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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.08, 571.28 and 137.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.08, 571.28 and 137.44 is: 206.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.08 : 571.28 = 137.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.08/571.28 = 137.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.08x = 571.28 × 137.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.08x = 78,515.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,515.64/381.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.03

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