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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.27, 570.27 and 136.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.27, 570.27 and 136.73 is: 205.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.27 : 570.27 = 136.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.27/570.27 = 136.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.27x = 570.27 × 136.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.27x = 77,973.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,973.02/380.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.05

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