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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.66, 574 and 139.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.66, 574 and 139.10 is: 208.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.66 : 574 = 139.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.66/574 = 139.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.66x = 574 × 139.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.66x = 79,843.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,843.40/382.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.65

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