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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.48, 572.27 and 134.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.48, 572.27 and 134.70 is: 202.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.48 : 572.27 = 134.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.48/572.27 = 134.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.48x = 572.27 × 134.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.48x = 77,081.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,081.95/381.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.06

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