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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.13, 573.04 and 135.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.13, 573.04 and 135.28 is: 202.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.13 : 573.04 = 135.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.13/573.04 = 135.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.13x = 573.04 × 135.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.13x = 77,521.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,521.74/382.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.87

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