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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.53, 573.82 and 139.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.53, 573.82 and 139.05 is: 208.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.53 : 573.82 = 139.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.53/573.82 = 139.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.53x = 573.82 × 139.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.53x = 79,789.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,789.32/382.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.58

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