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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.16, 570.15 and 106.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.16, 570.15 and 106.28 is: 159.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.16 : 570.15 = 106.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.16/570.15 = 106.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.16x = 570.15 × 106.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.16x = 60,592.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,592.69/380.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.39

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