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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.08, 571.63 and 134.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.08, 571.63 and 134.47 is: 201.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.08 : 571.63 = 134.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.08/571.63 = 134.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.08x = 571.63 × 134.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.08x = 76,866.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,866.41/381.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.71

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