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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.28, 571.94 and 137.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.28, 571.94 and 137.71 is: 206.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.28 : 571.94 = 137.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.28/571.94 = 137.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.28x = 571.94 × 137.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.28x = 78,761.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,761.86/381.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.57

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