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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.12, 573.21 and 138.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.12, 573.21 and 138.65 is: 207.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.12 : 573.21 = 138.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.12/573.21 = 138.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.12x = 573.21 × 138.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.12x = 79,472.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,472.70/382.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.98

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