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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.16, 577.82 and 138.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.16, 577.82 and 138.34 is: 207.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.16 : 577.82 = 138.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.16/577.82 = 138.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.16x = 577.82 × 138.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.16x = 79,934.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,934.00/385.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.53

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