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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.03, 569.88 and 145.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.03, 569.88 and 145.73 is: 218.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.03 : 569.88 = 145.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.03/569.88 = 145.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.03x = 569.88 × 145.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.03x = 83,045.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,045.76/380.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.53

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