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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.18, 568.38 and 135.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.18, 568.38 and 135.58 is: 203.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.18 : 568.38 = 135.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.18/568.38 = 135.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.18x = 568.38 × 135.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.18x = 77,060.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,060.96/379.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.23

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