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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.19, 570.37 and 136.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.19, 570.37 and 136.72 is: 205.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.19 : 570.37 = 136.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.19/570.37 = 136.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.19x = 570.37 × 136.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.19x = 77,980.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,980.99/380.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.11

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