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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.44, 570.71 and 136.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.44, 570.71 and 136.99 is: 205.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.44 : 570.71 = 136.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.44/570.71 = 136.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.44x = 570.71 × 136.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.44x = 78,181.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,181.56/380.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.50

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