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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.10, 570.20 and 136.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.10, 570.20 and 136.56 is: 204.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.10 : 570.20 = 136.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.10/570.20 = 136.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.10x = 570.20 × 136.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.10x = 77,865.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,865.83/380.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.86

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