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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.50, 570.95 and 137.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.50, 570.95 and 137.09 is: 205.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.50 : 570.95 = 137.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.50/570.95 = 137.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.50x = 570.95 × 137.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.50x = 78,272.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,272.79/380.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.71

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