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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.00, 571.16 and 137.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.00, 571.16 and 137.47 is: 206.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.00 : 571.16 = 137.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.00/571.16 = 137.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.00x = 571.16 × 137.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.00x = 78,516.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,516.58/381.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.08

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