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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.71, 573.81 and 139.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.71, 573.81 and 139.21 is: 208.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.71 : 573.81 = 139.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.71/573.81 = 139.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.71x = 573.81 × 139.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.71x = 79,877.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,877.22/382.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.71

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