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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.89, 571.33 and 106.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.89, 571.33 and 106.98 is: 160.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.89 : 571.33 = 106.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.89/571.33 = 106.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.89x = 571.33 × 106.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.89x = 61,119.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,119.19/380.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.47

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