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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.55, 569.27 and 136.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.55, 569.27 and 136.05 is: 204.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.55 : 569.27 = 136.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.55/569.27 = 136.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.55x = 569.27 × 136.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.55x = 77,448.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,448.50/379.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.06

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