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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.02, 568.40 and 135.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.02, 568.40 and 135.48 is: 203.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.02 : 568.40 = 135.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.02/568.40 = 135.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.02x = 568.40 × 135.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.02x = 77,006.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,006.83/379.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.17

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