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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.56, 573.99 and 139.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.56, 573.99 and 139.24 is: 208.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.56 : 573.99 = 139.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.56/573.99 = 139.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.56x = 573.99 × 139.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.56x = 79,922.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,922.37/382.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.91

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