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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.29, 572.00 and 138.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.29, 572.00 and 138.15 is: 207.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.29 : 572.00 = 138.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.29/572.00 = 138.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.29x = 572.00 × 138.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.29x = 79,021.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,021.11/381.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.25

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