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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.92, 573 and 135.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.92, 573 and 135.18 is: 202.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.92 : 573 = 135.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.92/573 = 135.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.92x = 573 × 135.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.92x = 77,458.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,458.14/381.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.81

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