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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.20, 573.38 and 138.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.20, 573.38 and 138.72 is: 208.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.20 : 573.38 = 138.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.20/573.38 = 138.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.20x = 573.38 × 138.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.20x = 79,538.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,538.58/382.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.11

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