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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.95, 569.92 and 119.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.95, 569.92 and 119.94 is: 179.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.95 : 569.92 = 119.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.95/569.92 = 119.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.95x = 569.92 × 119.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.95x = 68,356.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,356.20/379.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.91

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