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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.99, 574.49 and 136.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.99, 574.49 and 136.14 is: 204.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.99 : 574.49 = 136.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.99/574.49 = 136.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.99x = 574.49 × 136.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.99x = 78,211.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,211.07/382.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.21

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