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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.24, 568.18 and 135.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.24, 568.18 and 135.61 is: 203.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.24 : 568.18 = 135.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.24/568.18 = 135.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.24x = 568.18 × 135.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.24x = 77,050.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,050.89/379.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.17

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