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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.36, 571.51 and 137.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.36, 571.51 and 137.75 is: 206.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.36 : 571.51 = 137.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.36/571.51 = 137.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.36x = 571.51 × 137.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.36x = 78,725.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,725.26/381.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.43

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