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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.50, 573.90 and 135.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.50, 573.90 and 135.74 is: 203.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.50 : 573.90 = 135.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.50/573.90 = 135.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.50x = 573.90 × 135.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.50x = 77,898.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,898.32/382.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.66

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