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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.54, 569.25 and 132.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.54, 569.25 and 132.78 is: 199.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.54 : 569.25 = 132.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.54/569.25 = 132.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.54x = 569.25 × 132.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.54x = 75,585.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,585.02/379.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.15

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