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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.50, 573.48 and 138.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.50, 573.48 and 138.99 is: 208.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.50 : 573.48 = 138.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.50/573.48 = 138.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.50x = 573.48 × 138.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.50x = 79,707.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,707.99/382.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.39

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