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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.66, 569.58 and 136.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.66, 569.58 and 136.21 is: 204.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.66 : 569.58 = 136.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.66/569.58 = 136.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.66x = 569.58 × 136.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.66x = 77,582.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,582.49/379.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.35

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