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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.38, 569.05 and 122.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.38, 569.05 and 122.86 is: 184.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.38 : 569.05 = 122.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.38/569.05 = 122.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.38x = 569.05 × 122.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.38x = 69,913.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,913.48/379.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.28

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