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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.31, 573.12 and 138.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.31, 573.12 and 138.81 is: 208.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.31 : 573.12 = 138.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.31/573.12 = 138.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.31x = 573.12 × 138.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.31x = 79,554.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,554.79/382.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.09

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