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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.62, 573.81 and 139.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.62, 573.81 and 139.08 is: 208.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.62 : 573.81 = 139.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.62/573.81 = 139.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.62x = 573.81 × 139.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.62x = 79,805.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,805.49/382.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.58

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