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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.92, 569.79 and 136.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.92, 569.79 and 136.46 is: 204.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.92 : 569.79 = 136.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.92/569.79 = 136.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.92x = 569.79 × 136.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.92x = 77,750.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,750.69/379.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.65

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