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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.30, 572.11 and 137.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.30, 572.11 and 137.85 is: 206.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.30 : 572.11 = 137.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.30/572.11 = 137.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.30x = 572.11 × 137.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.30x = 78,861.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,861.81/381.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.82

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