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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.38, 573.63 and 138.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.38, 573.63 and 138.86 is: 208.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.38 : 573.63 = 138.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.38/573.63 = 138.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.38x = 573.63 × 138.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.38x = 79,654.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,654.26/382.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.31

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