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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.01, 571.46 and 137.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.01, 571.46 and 137.51 is: 206.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.01 : 571.46 = 137.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.01/571.46 = 137.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.01x = 571.46 × 137.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.01x = 78,580.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,580.78/381.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.25

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