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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.98, 573.04 and 138.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.98, 573.04 and 138.52 is: 207.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.98 : 573.04 = 138.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.98/573.04 = 138.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.98x = 573.04 × 138.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.98x = 79,377.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,377.50/381.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.81

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