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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.19, 571.87 and 137.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.19, 571.87 and 137.72 is: 206.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.19 : 571.87 = 137.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.19/571.87 = 137.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.19x = 571.87 × 137.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.19x = 78,757.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,757.94/381.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.61

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