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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.10, 569.81 and 133.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.10, 569.81 and 133.26 is: 199.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.10 : 569.81 = 133.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.10/569.81 = 133.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.10x = 569.81 × 133.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.10x = 75,933.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,933.05/380.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.77

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