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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.52, 569.26 and 132.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.52, 569.26 and 132.74 is: 199.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.52 : 569.26 = 132.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.52/569.26 = 132.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.52x = 569.26 × 132.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.52x = 75,563.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,563.03/379.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.10

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