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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.60, 573.55 and 139.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.60, 573.55 and 139.07 is: 208.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.60 : 573.55 = 139.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.60/573.55 = 139.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.60x = 573.55 × 139.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.60x = 79,760.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,760.73/382.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.47

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