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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.04, 571.14 and 137.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.04, 571.14 and 137.43 is: 205.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.04 : 571.14 = 137.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.04/571.14 = 137.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.04x = 571.14 × 137.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.04x = 78,491.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,491.77/381.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.99

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