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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.26, 573.03 and 138.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.26, 573.03 and 138.72 is: 207.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.26 : 573.03 = 138.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.26/573.03 = 138.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.26x = 573.03 × 138.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.26x = 79,490.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,490.72/382.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.95

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