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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.58, 567.77 and 135.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.58, 567.77 and 135.04 is: 202.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.58 : 567.77 = 135.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.58/567.77 = 135.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.58x = 567.77 × 135.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.58x = 76,671.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,671.66/378.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.52

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