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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.87, 570.68 and 133.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.87, 570.68 and 133.95 is: 200.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.87 : 570.68 = 133.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.87/570.68 = 133.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.87x = 570.68 × 133.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.87x = 76,442.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,442.59/380.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.71

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