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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.06, 572.96 and 138.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.06, 572.96 and 138.54 is: 207.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.06 : 572.96 = 138.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.06/572.96 = 138.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.06x = 572.96 × 138.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.06x = 79,377.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,377.88/382.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.76

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