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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.57, 574 and 139.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.57, 574 and 139.11 is: 208.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.57 : 574 = 139.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.57/574 = 139.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.57x = 574 × 139.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.57x = 79,849.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,849.14/382.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.72

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