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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.29, 571.95 and 137.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.29, 571.95 and 137.81 is: 206.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.29 : 571.95 = 137.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.29/571.95 = 137.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.29x = 571.95 × 137.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.29x = 78,821.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,821.86/381.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.73

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