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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.15, 573 and 138.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.15, 573 and 138.70 is: 207.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.15 : 573 = 138.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.15/573 = 138.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.15x = 573 × 138.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.15x = 79,475.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,475.10/382.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.97

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