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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.88, 572.88 and 138.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.88, 572.88 and 138.40 is: 207.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.88 : 572.88 = 138.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.88/572.88 = 138.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.88x = 572.88 × 138.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.88x = 79,286.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,286.59/381.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.62

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