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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.15, 568.50 and 135.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.15, 568.50 and 135.70 is: 203.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.15 : 568.50 = 135.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.15/568.50 = 135.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.15x = 568.50 × 135.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.15x = 77,145.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,145.45/379.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.47

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