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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.18, 569.88 and 136.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.18, 569.88 and 136.58 is: 204.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.18 : 569.88 = 136.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.18/569.88 = 136.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.18x = 569.88 × 136.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.18x = 77,834.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,834.21/380.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.73

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