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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.09, 573.14 and 108.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.09, 573.14 and 108.19 is: 162.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.09 : 573.14 = 108.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.09/573.14 = 108.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.09x = 573.14 × 108.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.09x = 62,008.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,008.02/382.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.29

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