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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.25, 569.90 and 136.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.25, 569.90 and 136.51 is: 204.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.25 : 569.90 = 136.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.25/569.90 = 136.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.25x = 569.90 × 136.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.25x = 77,797.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,797.05/380.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.59

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