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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.54, 570.74 and 136.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.54, 570.74 and 136.99 is: 205.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.54 : 570.74 = 136.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.54/570.74 = 136.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.54x = 570.74 × 136.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.54x = 78,182.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,182.13/380.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.45

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