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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.57, 570.79 and 137.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.57, 570.79 and 137.06 is: 205.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.57 : 570.79 = 137.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.57/570.79 = 137.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.57x = 570.79 × 137.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.57x = 78,232.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,232.48/380.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.57

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