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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.21, 573.32 and 138.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.21, 573.32 and 138.69 is: 208.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.21 : 573.32 = 138.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.21/573.32 = 138.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.21x = 573.32 × 138.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.21x = 79,513.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,513.75/382.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.04

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