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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.04, 571.60 and 134.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.04, 571.60 and 134.21 is: 201.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.04 : 571.60 = 134.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.04/571.60 = 134.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.04x = 571.60 × 134.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.04x = 76,716.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,716.03/381.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.33

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