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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.98, 572.74 and 135.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.98, 572.74 and 135.07 is: 202.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.98 : 572.74 = 135.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.98/572.74 = 135.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.98x = 572.74 × 135.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.98x = 77,358.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,358.22/381.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.52

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