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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.23, 569.97 and 136.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.23, 569.97 and 136.59 is: 204.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.23 : 569.97 = 136.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.23/569.97 = 136.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.23x = 569.97 × 136.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.23x = 77,850.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,850.06/380.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.75

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