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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.73, 569.61 and 136.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.73, 569.61 and 136.08 is: 204.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.73 : 569.61 = 136.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.73/569.61 = 136.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.73x = 569.61 × 136.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.73x = 77,512.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,512.53/379.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.12

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