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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.95, 572.57 and 138.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.95, 572.57 and 138.41 is: 207.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.95 : 572.57 = 138.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.95/572.57 = 138.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.95x = 572.57 × 138.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.95x = 79,245.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,245.86/381.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.48

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