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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.12, 568.35 and 135.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.12, 568.35 and 135.82 is: 203.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.12 : 568.35 = 135.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.12/568.35 = 135.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.12x = 568.35 × 135.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.12x = 77,193.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,193.30/379.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.61

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