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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.22, 572.96 and 138.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.22, 572.96 and 138.58 is: 207.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.22 : 572.96 = 138.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.22/572.96 = 138.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.22x = 572.96 × 138.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.22x = 79,400.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,400.80/382.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.74

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