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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.04, 571.44 and 137.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.04, 571.44 and 137.50 is: 206.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.04 : 571.44 = 137.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.04/571.44 = 137.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.04x = 571.44 × 137.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.04x = 78,573.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,573.00/381.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.21

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