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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.11, 568.72 and 135.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.11, 568.72 and 135.57 is: 203.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.11 : 568.72 = 135.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.11/568.72 = 135.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.11x = 568.72 × 135.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.11x = 77,101.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,101.37/379.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.37

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