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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.52, 572.14 and 134.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.52, 572.14 and 134.66 is: 201.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.52 : 572.14 = 134.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.52/572.14 = 134.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.52x = 572.14 × 134.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.52x = 77,043.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,043.28/381.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.94

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