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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.94, 569.73 and 187.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.94, 569.73 and 187.34 is: 280.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.94 : 569.73 = 187.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.94/569.73 = 187.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.94x = 569.73 × 187.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.94x = 106,733.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,733.22/379.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.92

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