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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.13, 568.91 and 135.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.13, 568.91 and 135.80 is: 203.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.13 : 568.91 = 135.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.13/568.91 = 135.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.13x = 568.91 × 135.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.13x = 77,257.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,257.98/379.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.78

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