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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.16, 572.83 and 135.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.16, 572.83 and 135.27 is: 202.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.16 : 572.83 = 135.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.16/572.83 = 135.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.16x = 572.83 × 135.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.16x = 77,486.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,486.34/382.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.76

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