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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.56, 573.86 and 139.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.56, 573.86 and 139.02 is: 208.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.56 : 573.86 = 139.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.56/573.86 = 139.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.56x = 573.86 × 139.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.56x = 79,778.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,778.02/382.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.54

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