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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.98, 571.36 and 137.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.98, 571.36 and 137.46 is: 206.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.98 : 571.36 = 137.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.98/571.36 = 137.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.98x = 571.36 × 137.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.98x = 78,539.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,539.15/380.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.15

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