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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.70, 571.01 and 137.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.70, 571.01 and 137.24 is: 205.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.70 : 571.01 = 137.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.70/571.01 = 137.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.70x = 571.01 × 137.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.70x = 78,361.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,361.87/380.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.84

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