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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.99, 571.52 and 137.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.99, 571.52 and 137.52 is: 206.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.99 : 571.52 = 137.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.99/571.52 = 137.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.99x = 571.52 × 137.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.99x = 78,595.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,595.43/380.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.29

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