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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.64, 569.44 and 123.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.64, 569.44 and 123.14 is: 184.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.64 : 569.44 = 123.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.64/569.44 = 123.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.64x = 569.44 × 123.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.64x = 70,120.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,120.84/379.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.70

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