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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.17, 573.13 and 138.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.17, 573.13 and 138.66 is: 207.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.17 : 573.13 = 138.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.17/573.13 = 138.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.17x = 573.13 × 138.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.17x = 79,469.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,469.51/382.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.95

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