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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.03, 573.04 and 138.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.03, 573.04 and 138.57 is: 207.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.03 : 573.04 = 138.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.03/573.04 = 138.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.03x = 573.04 × 138.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.03x = 79,406.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,406.15/382.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.85

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