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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.33, 573.33 and 138.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.33, 573.33 and 138.72 is: 208.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.33 : 573.33 = 138.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.33/573.33 = 138.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.33x = 573.33 × 138.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.33x = 79,532.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,532.34/382.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.02

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