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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.33, 571.66 and 137.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.33, 571.66 and 137.69 is: 206.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.33 : 571.66 = 137.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.33/571.66 = 137.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.33x = 571.66 × 137.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.33x = 78,711.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,711.87/381.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.41

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