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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.78, 571.13 and 106.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.78, 571.13 and 106.88 is: 160.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.78 : 571.13 = 106.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.78/571.13 = 106.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.78x = 571.13 × 106.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.78x = 61,042.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,042.37/380.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.31

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