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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.27, 568.89 and 135.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.27, 568.89 and 135.79 is: 203.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.27 : 568.89 = 135.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.27/568.89 = 135.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.27x = 568.89 × 135.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.27x = 77,249.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,249.57/379.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.68

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