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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.17, 568.85 and 135.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.17, 568.85 and 135.77 is: 203.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.17 : 568.85 = 135.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.17/568.85 = 135.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.17x = 568.85 × 135.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.17x = 77,229.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,229.24/379.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.68

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