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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.13, 571.60 and 137.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.13, 571.60 and 137.64 is: 206.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.13 : 571.60 = 137.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.13/571.60 = 137.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.13x = 571.60 × 137.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.13x = 78,677.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,677.34/381.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.43

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