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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.03, 573.06 and 108.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.03, 573.06 and 108.14 is: 162.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.03 : 573.06 = 108.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.03/573.06 = 108.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.03x = 573.06 × 108.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.03x = 61,970.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,970.71/382.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.21

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