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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.32, 571.86 and 137.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.32, 571.86 and 137.78 is: 206.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.32 : 571.86 = 137.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.32/571.86 = 137.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.32x = 571.86 × 137.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.32x = 78,790.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,790.87/381.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.63

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