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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.55, 569.07 and 132.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.55, 569.07 and 132.69 is: 198.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.55 : 569.07 = 132.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.55/569.07 = 132.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.55x = 569.07 × 132.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.55x = 75,509.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,509.90/379.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.95

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