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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.99, 569.84 and 133.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.99, 569.84 and 133.12 is: 199.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.99 : 569.84 = 133.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.99/569.84 = 133.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.99x = 569.84 × 133.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.99x = 75,857.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,857.10/379.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.63

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