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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.87, 571.29 and 137.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.87, 571.29 and 137.23 is: 205.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.87 : 571.29 = 137.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.87/571.29 = 137.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.87x = 571.29 × 137.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.87x = 78,396.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,396.18/380.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.84

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