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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.47, 569.20 and 119.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.47, 569.20 and 119.47 is: 179.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.47 : 569.20 = 119.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.47/569.20 = 119.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.47x = 569.20 × 119.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.47x = 68,002.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,002.32/379.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.20

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