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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.92, 572.82 and 135.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.92, 572.82 and 135.17 is: 202.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.92 : 572.82 = 135.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.92/572.82 = 135.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.92x = 572.82 × 135.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.92x = 77,425.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,425.22/381.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.73

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