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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.68, 574.12 and 139.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.68, 574.12 and 139.24 is: 208.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.68 : 574.12 = 139.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.68/574.12 = 139.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.68x = 574.12 × 139.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.68x = 79,940.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,940.47/382.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.90

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