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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.98, 572.97 and 138.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.98, 572.97 and 138.50 is: 207.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.98 : 572.97 = 138.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.98/572.97 = 138.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.98x = 572.97 × 138.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.98x = 79,359.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,359.37/381.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.76

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