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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.14, 568.56 and 135.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.14, 568.56 and 135.54 is: 203.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.14 : 568.56 = 135.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.14/568.56 = 135.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.14x = 568.56 × 135.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.14x = 77,062.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,062.62/379.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.26

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