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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.16, 570.10 and 133.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.16, 570.10 and 133.30 is: 199.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.16 : 570.10 = 133.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.16/570.10 = 133.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.16x = 570.10 × 133.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.16x = 75,994.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,994.33/380.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.90

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