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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.32, 571.64 and 137.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.32, 571.64 and 137.67 is: 206.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.32 : 571.64 = 137.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.32/571.64 = 137.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.32x = 571.64 × 137.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.32x = 78,698.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,698.42/381.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.39

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