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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.50, 570.82 and 137.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.50, 570.82 and 137.04 is: 205.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.50 : 570.82 = 137.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.50/570.82 = 137.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.50x = 570.82 × 137.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.50x = 78,226.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,226.54/380.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.59

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