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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.16, 570.31 and 137.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.16, 570.31 and 137.03 is: 205.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.16 : 570.31 = 137.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.16/570.31 = 137.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.16x = 570.31 × 137.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.16x = 78,146.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,146.39/380.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.56

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