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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.04, 571.56 and 137.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.04, 571.56 and 137.46 is: 206.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.04 : 571.56 = 137.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.04/571.56 = 137.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.04x = 571.56 × 137.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.04x = 78,568.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,568.27/381.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.20

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