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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.16, 568.76 and 135.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.16, 568.76 and 135.60 is: 203.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.16 : 568.76 = 135.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.16/568.76 = 135.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.16x = 568.76 × 135.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.16x = 77,123.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,123.86/379.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.41

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