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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.87, 572.79 and 138.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.87, 572.79 and 138.23 is: 207.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.87 : 572.79 = 138.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.87/572.79 = 138.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.87x = 572.79 × 138.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.87x = 79,176.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,176.76/381.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.34

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