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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.61, 572.31 and 138.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.61, 572.31 and 138.30 is: 207.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.61 : 572.31 = 138.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.61/572.31 = 138.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.61x = 572.31 × 138.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.61x = 79,149.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,149.78/381.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.41

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