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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.19, 570.29 and 106.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.19, 570.29 and 106.29 is: 159.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.19 : 570.29 = 106.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.19/570.29 = 106.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.19x = 570.29 × 106.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.19x = 60,614.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,614.59/380.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.43

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