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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.27, 573.63 and 138.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.27, 573.63 and 138.81 is: 208.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.27 : 573.63 = 138.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.27/573.63 = 138.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.27x = 573.63 × 138.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.27x = 79,626.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,626.12/382.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.30

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