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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.04, 573.06 and 138.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.04, 573.06 and 138.46 is: 207.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.04 : 573.06 = 138.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.04/573.06 = 138.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.04x = 573.06 × 138.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.04x = 79,345.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,345.89/382.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.69

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