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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.94, 570.15 and 136.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.94, 570.15 and 136.44 is: 204.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.94 : 570.15 = 136.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.94/570.15 = 136.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.94x = 570.15 × 136.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.94x = 77,791.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,791.27/379.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.75

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