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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.83, 569.82 and 136.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.83, 569.82 and 136.35 is: 204.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.83 : 569.82 = 136.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.83/569.82 = 136.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.83x = 569.82 × 136.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.83x = 77,694.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,694.96/379.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.55

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