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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.64, 572.34 and 138.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.64, 572.34 and 138.16 is: 207.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.64 : 572.34 = 138.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.64/572.34 = 138.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.64x = 572.34 × 138.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.64x = 79,074.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,074.49/381.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.20

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