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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.65, 570.99 and 137.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.65, 570.99 and 137.09 is: 205.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.65 : 570.99 = 137.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.65/570.99 = 137.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.65x = 570.99 × 137.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.65x = 78,277.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,277.02/380.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.64

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