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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.65, 573.63 and 139.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.65, 573.63 and 139.01 is: 208.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.65 : 573.63 = 139.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.65/573.63 = 139.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.65x = 573.63 × 139.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.65x = 79,739.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,739.70/382.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.39

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