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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.72, 569.60 and 136.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.72, 569.60 and 136.20 is: 204.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.72 : 569.60 = 136.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.72/569.60 = 136.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.72x = 569.60 × 136.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.72x = 77,579.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,579.52/379.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.31

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