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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.60, 572.04 and 138.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.60, 572.04 and 138.06 is: 206.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.60 : 572.04 = 138.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.60/572.04 = 138.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.60x = 572.04 × 138.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.60x = 78,975.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,975.84/381.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.96

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