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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.59, 573.53 and 138.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.59, 573.53 and 138.94 is: 208.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.59 : 573.53 = 138.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.59/573.53 = 138.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.59x = 573.53 × 138.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.59x = 79,684.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,684.13/382.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.28

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