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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.46, 569.23 and 135.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.46, 569.23 and 135.97 is: 203.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.46 : 569.23 = 135.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.46/569.23 = 135.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.46x = 569.23 × 135.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.46x = 77,395.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,395.64/379.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.96

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