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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.47, 569.13 and 135.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.47, 569.13 and 135.96 is: 203.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.47 : 569.13 = 135.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.47/569.13 = 135.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.47x = 569.13 × 135.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.47x = 77,378.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,378.91/379.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.91

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