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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.75, 569.21 and 136.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.75, 569.21 and 136.20 is: 204.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.75 : 569.21 = 136.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.75/569.21 = 136.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.75x = 569.21 × 136.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.75x = 77,526.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,526.40/379.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.15

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