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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.56, 572.42 and 138.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.56, 572.42 and 138.10 is: 207.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.56 : 572.42 = 138.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.56/572.42 = 138.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.56x = 572.42 × 138.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.56x = 79,051.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,051.20/381.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.18

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