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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.93, 572.64 and 138.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.93, 572.64 and 138.45 is: 207.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.93 : 572.64 = 138.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.93/572.64 = 138.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.93x = 572.64 × 138.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.93x = 79,283.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,283.64/381.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.59

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