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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.31, 571.79 and 137.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.31, 571.79 and 137.77 is: 206.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.31 : 571.79 = 137.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.31/571.79 = 137.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.31x = 571.79 × 137.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.31x = 78,774.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,774.42/381.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.59

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