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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.74, 569.61 and 136.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.74, 569.61 and 136.34 is: 204.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.74 : 569.61 = 136.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.74/569.61 = 136.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.74x = 569.61 × 136.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.74x = 77,657.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,657.78/379.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.50

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