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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.16, 576.27 and 137.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.16, 576.27 and 137.42 is: 206.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.16 : 576.27 = 137.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.16/576.27 = 137.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.16x = 576.27 × 137.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.16x = 79,188.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,188.37/384.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.13

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