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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.42, 571.98 and 134.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.42, 571.98 and 134.55 is: 201.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.42 : 571.98 = 134.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.42/571.98 = 134.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.42x = 571.98 × 134.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.42x = 76,959.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,959.91/381.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.77

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