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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.08, 568.23 and 135.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.08, 568.23 and 135.42 is: 202.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.08 : 568.23 = 135.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.08/568.23 = 135.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.08x = 568.23 × 135.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.08x = 76,949.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,949.71/379.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.99

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