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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.26, 576.10 and 137.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.26, 576.10 and 137.33 is: 205.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.26 : 576.10 = 137.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.26/576.10 = 137.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.26x = 576.10 × 137.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.26x = 79,112.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,112.25/384.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.88

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