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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.54, 570.85 and 137.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.54, 570.85 and 137.05 is: 205.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.54 : 570.85 = 137.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.54/570.85 = 137.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.54x = 570.85 × 137.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.54x = 78,233.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,233.22/380.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.58

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