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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.47, 571.86 and 137.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.47, 571.86 and 137.94 is: 206.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.47 : 571.86 = 137.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.47/571.86 = 137.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.47x = 571.86 × 137.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.47x = 78,882.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,882.89/381.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.79

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