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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.32, 573.56 and 138.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.32, 573.56 and 138.84 is: 208.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.32 : 573.56 = 138.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.32/573.56 = 138.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.32x = 573.56 × 138.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.32x = 79,633.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,633.07/382.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.29

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