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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.17, 573.22 and 135.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.17, 573.22 and 135.40 is: 203.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.17 : 573.22 = 135.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.17/573.22 = 135.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.17x = 573.22 × 135.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.17x = 77,613.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,613.99/382.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.09

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