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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380, 570.15 and 133.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380, 570.15 and 133.25 is: 199.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380 : 570.15 = 133.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380/570.15 = 133.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380x = 570.15 × 133.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380x = 75,972.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,972.49/380
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.93

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