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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.10, 568.50 and 135.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.10, 568.50 and 135.55 is: 203.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.10 : 568.50 = 135.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.10/568.50 = 135.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.10x = 568.50 × 135.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.10x = 77,060.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,060.18/379.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.27

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