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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.28, 570.42 and 133.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.28, 570.42 and 133.48 is: 200.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.28 : 570.42 = 133.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.28/570.42 = 133.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.28x = 570.42 × 133.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.28x = 76,139.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,139.66/380.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.22

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