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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.56, 570.90 and 137.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.56, 570.90 and 137.11 is: 205.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.56 : 570.90 = 137.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.56/570.90 = 137.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.56x = 570.90 × 137.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.56x = 78,276.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,276.10/380.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.69

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