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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.32, 570.66 and 136.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.32, 570.66 and 136.96 is: 205.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.32 : 570.66 = 136.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.32/570.66 = 136.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.32x = 570.66 × 136.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.32x = 78,157.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,157.59/380.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.50

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