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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.48, 569.13 and 136.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.48, 569.13 and 136.03 is: 204.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.48 : 569.13 = 136.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.48/569.13 = 136.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.48x = 569.13 × 136.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.48x = 77,418.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,418.75/379.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.01

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