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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.62, 569.12 and 136.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.62, 569.12 and 136.31 is: 204.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.62 : 569.12 = 136.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.62/569.12 = 136.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.62x = 569.12 × 136.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.62x = 77,573.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,573.22/379.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.34

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