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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.29, 573.40 and 138.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.29, 573.40 and 138.75 is: 208.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.29 : 573.40 = 138.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.29/573.40 = 138.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.29x = 573.40 × 138.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.29x = 79,559.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,559.25/382.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.11

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