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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.77, 572.76 and 159.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.77, 572.76 and 159.36 is: 239.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.77 : 572.76 = 159.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.77/572.76 = 159.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.77x = 572.76 × 159.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.77x = 91,275.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,275.03/381.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.08

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