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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.10, 573.23 and 138.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.10, 573.23 and 138.62 is: 207.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.10 : 573.23 = 138.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.10/573.23 = 138.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.10x = 573.23 × 138.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.10x = 79,460.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,460.45/382.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.96

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