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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.18, 570.28 and 120.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.18, 570.28 and 120.18 is: 180.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.18 : 570.28 = 120.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.18/570.28 = 120.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.18x = 570.28 × 120.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.18x = 68,536.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,536.25/380.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.27

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