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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.98, 573.02 and 138.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.98, 573.02 and 138.57 is: 207.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.98 : 573.02 = 138.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.98/573.02 = 138.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.98x = 573.02 × 138.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.98x = 79,402.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,402.69/381.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.87

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