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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.94, 572.72 and 138.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.94, 572.72 and 138.44 is: 207.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.94 : 572.72 = 138.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.94/572.72 = 138.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.94x = 572.72 × 138.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.94x = 79,287.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,287.36/381.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.59

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