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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.31, 570.48 and 136.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.31, 570.48 and 136.83 is: 205.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.31 : 570.48 = 136.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.31/570.48 = 136.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.31x = 570.48 × 136.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.31x = 78,058.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,058.78/380.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.25

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