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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.84, 571.26 and 137.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.84, 571.26 and 137.39 is: 206.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.84 : 571.26 = 137.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.84/571.26 = 137.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.84x = 571.26 × 137.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.84x = 78,485.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,485.21/380.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.09

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