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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.65, 572.52 and 134.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.65, 572.52 and 134.80 is: 202.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.65 : 572.52 = 134.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.65/572.52 = 134.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.65x = 572.52 × 134.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.65x = 77,172.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,172.83/381.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.21

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