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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.02, 568.68 and 135.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.02, 568.68 and 135.57 is: 203.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.02 : 568.68 = 135.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.02/568.68 = 135.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.02x = 568.68 × 135.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.02x = 77,095.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,095.95/379.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.41

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