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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.73, 572.68 and 138.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.73, 572.68 and 138.25 is: 207.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.73 : 572.68 = 138.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.73/572.68 = 138.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.73x = 572.68 × 138.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.73x = 79,172.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,172.32/381.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.41

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