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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.46, 571.84 and 137.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.46, 571.84 and 137.81 is: 206.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.46 : 571.84 = 137.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.46/571.84 = 137.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.46x = 571.84 × 137.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.46x = 78,805.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,805.27/381.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.59

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