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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.85, 569.31 and 136.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.85, 569.31 and 136.23 is: 204.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.85 : 569.31 = 136.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.85/569.31 = 136.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.85x = 569.31 × 136.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.85x = 77,557.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,557.10/379.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.18

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