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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.49, 573.80 and 139.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.49, 573.80 and 139.02 is: 208.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.49 : 573.80 = 139.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.49/573.80 = 139.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.49x = 573.80 × 139.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.49x = 79,768.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,768.98/382.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.55

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