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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.91, 569.92 and 133.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.91, 569.92 and 133.18 is: 199.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.91 : 569.92 = 133.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.91/569.92 = 133.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.91x = 569.92 × 133.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.91x = 75,898.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,898.43/379.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.78

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