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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.92, 569.67 and 184.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.92, 569.67 and 184.98 is: 277.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.92 : 569.67 = 184.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.92/569.67 = 184.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.92x = 569.67 × 184.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.92x = 105,377.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,377.56/379.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.37

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