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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.41, 572.27 and 138.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.41, 572.27 and 138.11 is: 207.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.41 : 572.27 = 138.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.41/572.27 = 138.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.41x = 572.27 × 138.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.41x = 79,032.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,032.66/381.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.21

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