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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.36, 568.88 and 186.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.36, 568.88 and 186.96 is: 280.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.36 : 568.88 = 186.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.36/568.88 = 186.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.36x = 568.88 × 186.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.36x = 106,357.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,357.80/379.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.36

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