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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.57, 573.72 and 139.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.57, 573.72 and 139.03 is: 208.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.57 : 573.72 = 139.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.57/573.72 = 139.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.57x = 573.72 × 139.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.57x = 79,764.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,764.29/382.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.50

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