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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.35, 568.89 and 135.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.35, 568.89 and 135.88 is: 203.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.35 : 568.89 = 135.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.35/568.89 = 135.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.35x = 568.89 × 135.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.35x = 77,299.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,299.35/379.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.77

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