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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.26, 568.97 and 135.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.26, 568.97 and 135.78 is: 203.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.26 : 568.97 = 135.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.26/568.97 = 135.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.26x = 568.97 × 135.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.26x = 77,254.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,254.07/379.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.70

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