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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.79, 572.34 and 134.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.79, 572.34 and 134.96 is: 202.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.79 : 572.34 = 134.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.79/572.34 = 134.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.79x = 572.34 × 134.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.79x = 77,240.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,240.14/381.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.31

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