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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.88, 572.70 and 138.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.88, 572.70 and 138.36 is: 207.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.88 : 572.70 = 138.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.88/572.70 = 138.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.88x = 572.70 × 138.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.88x = 79,238.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,238.77/381.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.50

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