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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.43, 569.03 and 135.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.43, 569.03 and 135.89 is: 203.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.43 : 569.03 = 135.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.43/569.03 = 135.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.43x = 569.03 × 135.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.43x = 77,321.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,321.96/379.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.79

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