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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.83, 569.73 and 136.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.83, 569.73 and 136.41 is: 204.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.83 : 569.73 = 136.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.83/569.73 = 136.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.83x = 569.73 × 136.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.83x = 77,716.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,716.87/379.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.61

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