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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.75, 570.89 and 133.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.75, 570.89 and 133.83 is: 200.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.75 : 570.89 = 133.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.75/570.89 = 133.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.75x = 570.89 × 133.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.75x = 76,402.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,402.21/380.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.66

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