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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.09, 570.24 and 136.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.09, 570.24 and 136.62 is: 204.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.09 : 570.24 = 136.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.09/570.24 = 136.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.09x = 570.24 × 136.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.09x = 77,906.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,906.19/380.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.97

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