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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.75, 571.13 and 137.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.75, 571.13 and 137.10 is: 205.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.75 : 571.13 = 137.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.75/571.13 = 137.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.75x = 571.13 × 137.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.75x = 78,301.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,301.92/380.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.65

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