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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.64, 569.62 and 187.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.64, 569.62 and 187.40 is: 281.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.64 : 569.62 = 187.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.64/569.62 = 187.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.64x = 569.62 × 187.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.64x = 106,746.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,746.79/379.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.18

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