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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.30, 570.44 and 136.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.30, 570.44 and 136.82 is: 205.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.30 : 570.44 = 136.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.30/570.44 = 136.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.30x = 570.44 × 136.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.30x = 78,049.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,049.37/380.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.23

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