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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.51, 572.27 and 134.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.51, 572.27 and 134.71 is: 202.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.51 : 572.27 = 134.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.51/572.27 = 134.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.51x = 572.27 × 134.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.51x = 77,091.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,091.61/381.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.07

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