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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.50, 570.41 and 136.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.50, 570.41 and 136.97 is: 205.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.50 : 570.41 = 136.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.50/570.41 = 136.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.50x = 570.41 × 136.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.50x = 78,128.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,128.37/380.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.33

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