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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.78, 569.80 and 133

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.78, 569.80 and 133 is: 199.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.78 : 569.80 = 133 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.78/569.80 = 133/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.78x = 569.80 × 133
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.78x = 75,783.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,783.40/379.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.55

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