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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.42, 572.04 and 137.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.42, 572.04 and 137.97 is: 206.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.42 : 572.04 = 137.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.42/572.04 = 137.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.42x = 572.04 × 137.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.42x = 78,924.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,924.36/381.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.92

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