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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.87, 571.34 and 137.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.87, 571.34 and 137.42 is: 206.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.87 : 571.34 = 137.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.87/571.34 = 137.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.87x = 571.34 × 137.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.87x = 78,513.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,513.54/380.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.14

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