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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.10, 571.70 and 137.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.10, 571.70 and 137.56 is: 206.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.10 : 571.70 = 137.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.10/571.70 = 137.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.10x = 571.70 × 137.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.10x = 78,643.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,643.05/381.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.36

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