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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.64, 569.26 and 136.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.64, 569.26 and 136.12 is: 204.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.64 : 569.26 = 136.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.64/569.26 = 136.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.64x = 569.26 × 136.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.64x = 77,487.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,487.67/379.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.11

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