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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.04, 568.53 and 135.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.04, 568.53 and 135.50 is: 203.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.04 : 568.53 = 135.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.04/568.53 = 135.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.04x = 568.53 × 135.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.04x = 77,032.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,032.97/379.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.23

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