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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.20, 570.34 and 106.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.20, 570.34 and 106.29 is: 159.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.20 : 570.34 = 106.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.20/570.34 = 106.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.20x = 570.34 × 106.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.20x = 60,621.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,621.44/380.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.45

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