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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.11, 571.66 and 137.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.11, 571.66 and 137.80 is: 206.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.11 : 571.66 = 137.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.11/571.66 = 137.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.11x = 571.66 × 137.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.11x = 78,775.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,775.12/381.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.70

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