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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.56, 569.34 and 136.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.56, 569.34 and 136.08 is: 204.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.56 : 569.34 = 136.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.56/569.34 = 136.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.56x = 569.34 × 136.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.56x = 77,475.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,475.79/379.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.12

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