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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.96, 570.14 and 136.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.96, 570.14 and 136.52 is: 204.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.96 : 570.14 = 136.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.96/570.14 = 136.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.96x = 570.14 × 136.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.96x = 77,834.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,834.63/379.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.85

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