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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.09, 570.21 and 120.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.09, 570.21 and 120.16 is: 180.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.09 : 570.21 = 120.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.09/570.21 = 120.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.09x = 570.21 × 120.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.09x = 68,516.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,516.13/380.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.27

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