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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.75, 572.70 and 138.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.75, 572.70 and 138.29 is: 207.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.75 : 572.70 = 138.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.75/572.70 = 138.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.75x = 572.70 × 138.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.75x = 79,195.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,195.82/381.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.45

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