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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.14, 568.64 and 132.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.14, 568.64 and 132.32 is: 198.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.14 : 568.64 = 132.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.14/568.64 = 132.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.14x = 568.64 × 132.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.14x = 75,242.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,242.44/379.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.46

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