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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.38, 570.56 and 136.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.38, 570.56 and 136.86 is: 205.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.38 : 570.56 = 136.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.38/570.56 = 136.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.38x = 570.56 × 136.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.38x = 78,086.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,086.84/380.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.29

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