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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.04, 569.92 and 145.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.04, 569.92 and 145.72 is: 218.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.04 : 569.92 = 145.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.04/569.92 = 145.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.04x = 569.92 × 145.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.04x = 83,048.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,048.74/380.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.53

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