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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.86, 569.57 and 136.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.86, 569.57 and 136.32 is: 204.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.86 : 569.57 = 136.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.86/569.57 = 136.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.86x = 569.57 × 136.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.86x = 77,643.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,643.10/379.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.40

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