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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.20, 573.18 and 138.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.20, 573.18 and 138.67 is: 207.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.20 : 573.18 = 138.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.20/573.18 = 138.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.20x = 573.18 × 138.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.20x = 79,480.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,480.00/382.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.95

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