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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.67, 574.04 and 139.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.67, 574.04 and 139.20 is: 208.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.67 : 574.04 = 139.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.67/574.04 = 139.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.67x = 574.04 × 139.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.67x = 79,906.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,906.37/382.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.81

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