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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.99, 571.49 and 134.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.99, 571.49 and 134.14 is: 201.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.99 : 571.49 = 134.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.99/571.49 = 134.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.99x = 571.49 × 134.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.99x = 76,657.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,657.82/380.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.21

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