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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.34, 569.18 and 135.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.34, 569.18 and 135.87 is: 203.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.34 : 569.18 = 135.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.34/569.18 = 135.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.34x = 569.18 × 135.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.34x = 77,334.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,334.49/379.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.87

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