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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.14, 568.73 and 135.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.14, 568.73 and 135.75 is: 203.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.14 : 568.73 = 135.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.14/568.73 = 135.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.14x = 568.73 × 135.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.14x = 77,204.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,204.42/379.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.63

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