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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.25, 573.01 and 138.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.25, 573.01 and 138.65 is: 207.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.25 : 573.01 = 138.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.25/573.01 = 138.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.25x = 573.01 × 138.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.25x = 79,444.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,444.62/382.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.83

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