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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.40, 569.17 and 132.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.40, 569.17 and 132.68 is: 199.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.40 : 569.17 = 132.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.40/569.17 = 132.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.40x = 569.17 × 132.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.40x = 75,514.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,514.97/379.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.04

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