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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.59, 570.73 and 137.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.59, 570.73 and 137.18 is: 205.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.59 : 570.73 = 137.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.59/570.73 = 137.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.59x = 570.73 × 137.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.59x = 78,292.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,292.74/380.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.71

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