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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.32, 570.30 and 136.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.32, 570.30 and 136.84 is: 205.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.32 : 570.30 = 136.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.32/570.30 = 136.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.32x = 570.30 × 136.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.32x = 78,039.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,039.85/380.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.20

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