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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381, 571.14 and 137.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381, 571.14 and 137.37 is: 205.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381 : 571.14 = 137.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381/571.14 = 137.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381x = 571.14 × 137.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381x = 78,457.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,457.50/381
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.93

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