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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.61, 573.96 and 139.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.61, 573.96 and 139.08 is: 208.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.61 : 573.96 = 139.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.61/573.96 = 139.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.61x = 573.96 × 139.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.61x = 79,826.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,826.44/382.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.64

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