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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.14, 571.37 and 137.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.14, 571.37 and 137.50 is: 206.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.14 : 571.37 = 137.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.14/571.37 = 137.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.14x = 571.37 × 137.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.14x = 78,561.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,561.26/381.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.12

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