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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.19, 573.29 and 135.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.19, 573.29 and 135.59 is: 203.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.19 : 573.29 = 135.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.19/573.29 = 135.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.19x = 573.29 × 135.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.19x = 77,728.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,728.85/382.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.38

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