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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.26, 568.78 and 132.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.26, 568.78 and 132.46 is: 198.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.26 : 568.78 = 132.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.26/568.78 = 132.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.26x = 568.78 × 132.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.26x = 75,340.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,340.60/379.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.65

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