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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.65, 574.06 and 139.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.65, 574.06 and 139.17 is: 208.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.65 : 574.06 = 139.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.65/574.06 = 139.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.65x = 574.06 × 139.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.65x = 79,891.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,891.58/382.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.79

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