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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.85, 571.28 and 137.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.85, 571.28 and 137.30 is: 205.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.85 : 571.28 = 137.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.85/571.28 = 137.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.85x = 571.28 × 137.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.85x = 78,433.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,433.20/380.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.94

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