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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.71, 569.77 and 136.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.71, 569.77 and 136.41 is: 204.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.71 : 569.77 = 136.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.71/569.77 = 136.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.71x = 569.77 × 136.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.71x = 77,719.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,719.85/379.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.68

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