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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.90, 573.03 and 138.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.90, 573.03 and 138.45 is: 207.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.90 : 573.03 = 138.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.90/573.03 = 138.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.90x = 573.03 × 138.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.90x = 79,336.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,336.00/381.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.74

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