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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.89, 571.39 and 134.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.89, 571.39 and 134.03 is: 201.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.89 : 571.39 = 134.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.89/571.39 = 134.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.89x = 571.39 × 134.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.89x = 76,582.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,582.48/380.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.06

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