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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.43, 573.70 and 138.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.43, 573.70 and 138.90 is: 208.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.43 : 573.70 = 138.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.43/573.70 = 138.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.43x = 573.70 × 138.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.43x = 79,683.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,683.37/382.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.36

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