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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.84, 573.06 and 138.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.84, 573.06 and 138.60 is: 208.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.84 : 573.06 = 138.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.84/573.06 = 138.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.84x = 573.06 × 138.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.84x = 79,426.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,426.12/381.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.01

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