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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.03, 573.04 and 138.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.03, 573.04 and 138.56 is: 207.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.03 : 573.04 = 138.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.03/573.04 = 138.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.03x = 573.04 × 138.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.03x = 79,397.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,397.73/382.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.83

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