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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.37, 568.94 and 135.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.37, 568.94 and 135.83 is: 203.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.37 : 568.94 = 135.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.37/568.94 = 135.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.37x = 568.94 × 135.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.37x = 77,279.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,279.12/379.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.70

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