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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.01, 572.98 and 138.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.01, 572.98 and 138.51 is: 207.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.01 : 572.98 = 138.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.01/572.98 = 138.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.01x = 572.98 × 138.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.01x = 79,360.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,360.59/382.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.74

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