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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.64, 573.70 and 139.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.64, 573.70 and 139.13 is: 208.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.64 : 573.70 = 139.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.64/573.70 = 139.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.64x = 573.70 × 139.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.64x = 79,818.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,818.19/382.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.60

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