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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.02, 572.67 and 138.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.02, 572.67 and 138.49 is: 207.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.02 : 572.67 = 138.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.02/572.67 = 138.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.02x = 572.67 × 138.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.02x = 79,308.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,308.16/382.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.60

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