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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.03, 571.55 and 137.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.03, 571.55 and 137.58 is: 206.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.03 : 571.55 = 137.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.03/571.55 = 137.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.03x = 571.55 × 137.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.03x = 78,631.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,631.02/381.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.37

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