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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.56, 569.06 and 132.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.56, 569.06 and 132.70 is: 198.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.56 : 569.06 = 132.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.56/569.06 = 132.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.56x = 569.06 × 132.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.56x = 75,514.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,514.26/379.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.95

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