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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.40, 569.06 and 122.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.40, 569.06 and 122.90 is: 184.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.40 : 569.06 = 122.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.40/569.06 = 122.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.40x = 569.06 × 122.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.40x = 69,937.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,937.47/379.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.34

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