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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.39, 569.04 and 132.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.39, 569.04 and 132.55 is: 198.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.39 : 569.04 = 132.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.39/569.04 = 132.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.39x = 569.04 × 132.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.39x = 75,426.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,426.25/379.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.81

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