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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.92, 574.50 and 136.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.92, 574.50 and 136.18 is: 204.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.92 : 574.50 = 136.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.92/574.50 = 136.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.92x = 574.50 × 136.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.92x = 78,235.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,235.41/382.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.31

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