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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.99, 570.04 and 136.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.99, 570.04 and 136.50 is: 204.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.99 : 570.04 = 136.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.99/570.04 = 136.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.99x = 570.04 × 136.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.99x = 77,810.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,810.46/379.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.77

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