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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.31, 568.98 and 135.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.31, 568.98 and 135.83 is: 203.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.31 : 568.98 = 135.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.31/568.98 = 135.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.31x = 568.98 × 135.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.31x = 77,281.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,281.71/379.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.75

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