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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.11, 573.02 and 138.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.11, 573.02 and 138.84 is: 208.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.11 : 573.02 = 138.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.11/573.02 = 138.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.11x = 573.02 × 138.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.11x = 79,558.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,558.10/382.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.21

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