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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.56, 574.10 and 139.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.56, 574.10 and 139.10 is: 208.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.56 : 574.10 = 139.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.56/574.10 = 139.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.56x = 574.10 × 139.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.56x = 79,853.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,853.74/382.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.74

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