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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.48, 570.77 and 137.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.48, 570.77 and 137.07 is: 205.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.48 : 570.77 = 137.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.48/570.77 = 137.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.48x = 570.77 × 137.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.48x = 78,234.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,234.76/380.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.62

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