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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.12, 571.28 and 137.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.12, 571.28 and 137.45 is: 206.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.12 : 571.28 = 137.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.12/571.28 = 137.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.12x = 571.28 × 137.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.12x = 78,518.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,518.89/381.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.02

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