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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.49, 569.24 and 136.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.49, 569.24 and 136.03 is: 204.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.49 : 569.24 = 136.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.49/569.24 = 136.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.49x = 569.24 × 136.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.49x = 77,433.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,433.72/379.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.05

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