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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.06, 573.09 and 138.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.06, 573.09 and 138.58 is: 207.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.06 : 573.09 = 138.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.06/573.09 = 138.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.06x = 573.09 × 138.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.06x = 79,418.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,418.81/382.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.87

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