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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.00, 571.24 and 137.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.00, 571.24 and 137.49 is: 206.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.00 : 571.24 = 137.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.00/571.24 = 137.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.00x = 571.24 × 137.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.00x = 78,539.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,539.10/381.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.14

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