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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.03, 568.59 and 135.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.03, 568.59 and 135.58 is: 203.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.03 : 568.59 = 135.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.03/568.59 = 135.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.03x = 568.59 × 135.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.03x = 77,085.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,085.91/379.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.38

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