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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.37, 570.61 and 136.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.37, 570.61 and 136.84 is: 205.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.37 : 570.61 = 136.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.37/570.61 = 136.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.37x = 570.61 × 136.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.37x = 78,082.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,082.27/380.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.28

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