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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.75, 569.40 and 132.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.75, 569.40 and 132.83 is: 199.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.75 : 569.40 = 132.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.75/569.40 = 132.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.75x = 569.40 × 132.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.75x = 75,634.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,634.16/379.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.17

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