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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.37, 573.50 and 138.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.37, 573.50 and 138.87 is: 208.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.37 : 573.50 = 138.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.37/573.50 = 138.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.37x = 573.50 × 138.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.37x = 79,642.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,642.29/382.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.29

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