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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.68, 572.75 and 138.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.68, 572.75 and 138.23 is: 207.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.68 : 572.75 = 138.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.68/572.75 = 138.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.68x = 572.75 × 138.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.68x = 79,167.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,167.68/381.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.42

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