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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.56, 569.34 and 132.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.56, 569.34 and 132.81 is: 199.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.56 : 569.34 = 132.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.56/569.34 = 132.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.56x = 569.34 × 132.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.56x = 75,613.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,613.38/379.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.21

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