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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.23, 571.49 and 137.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.23, 571.49 and 137.58 is: 206.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.23 : 571.49 = 137.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.23/571.49 = 137.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.23x = 571.49 × 137.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.23x = 78,625.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,625.94/381.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.25

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