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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.77, 569.63 and 136.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.77, 569.63 and 136.31 is: 204.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.77 : 569.63 = 136.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.77/569.63 = 136.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.77x = 569.63 × 136.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.77x = 77,642.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,642.74/379.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.45

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