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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.17, 571.80 and 137.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.17, 571.80 and 137.66 is: 206.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.17 : 571.80 = 137.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.17/571.80 = 137.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.17x = 571.80 × 137.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.17x = 78,712.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,712.21/381.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.50

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