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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.14, 570.17 and 133.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.14, 570.17 and 133.30 is: 199.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.14 : 570.17 = 133.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.14/570.17 = 133.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.14x = 570.17 × 133.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.14x = 76,004.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,004.71/380.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.94

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