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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.40, 573.59 and 138.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.40, 573.59 and 138.90 is: 208.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.40 : 573.59 = 138.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.40/573.59 = 138.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.40x = 573.59 × 138.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.40x = 79,670.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,670.96/382.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.35

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