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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.62, 567.95 and 135.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.62, 567.95 and 135.17 is: 202.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.62 : 567.95 = 135.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.62/567.95 = 135.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.62x = 567.95 × 135.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.62x = 76,768.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,768.42/378.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.76

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