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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.99, 572.91 and 138.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.99, 572.91 and 138.49 is: 207.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.99 : 572.91 = 138.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.99/572.91 = 138.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.99x = 572.91 × 138.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.99x = 79,342.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,342.31/381.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.71

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