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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.88, 569.96 and 123.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.88, 569.96 and 123.38 is: 185.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.88 : 569.96 = 123.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.88/569.96 = 123.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.88x = 569.96 × 123.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.88x = 70,318.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,318.20/379.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.11

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