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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.16, 568.60 and 132.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.16, 568.60 and 132.30 is: 198.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.16 : 568.60 = 132.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.16/568.60 = 132.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.16x = 568.60 × 132.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.16x = 75,225.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,225.78/379.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.40

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