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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.48, 569.16 and 135.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.48, 569.16 and 135.98 is: 203.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.48 : 569.16 = 135.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.48/569.16 = 135.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.48x = 569.16 × 135.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.48x = 77,394.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,394.38/379.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.95

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