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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.53, 576.82 and 137.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.53, 576.82 and 137.78 is: 206.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.53 : 576.82 = 137.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.53/576.82 = 137.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.53x = 576.82 × 137.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.53x = 79,474.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,474.26/384.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.68

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