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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.40, 570.72 and 137.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.40, 570.72 and 137.08 is: 205.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.40 : 570.72 = 137.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.40/570.72 = 137.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.40x = 570.72 × 137.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.40x = 78,234.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,234.30/380.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.66

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