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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.40, 572.19 and 137.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.40, 572.19 and 137.95 is: 206.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.40 : 572.19 = 137.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.40/572.19 = 137.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.40x = 572.19 × 137.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.40x = 78,933.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,933.61/381.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.96

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