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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.77, 572.92 and 138.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.77, 572.92 and 138.30 is: 207.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.77 : 572.92 = 138.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.77/572.92 = 138.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.77x = 572.92 × 138.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.77x = 79,234.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,234.84/381.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.55

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