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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.83, 568.14 and 135.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.83, 568.14 and 135.35 is: 202.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.83 : 568.14 = 135.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.83/568.14 = 135.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.83x = 568.14 × 135.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.83x = 76,897.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,897.75/378.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.99

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