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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.71, 574.10 and 139.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.71, 574.10 and 139.24 is: 208.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.71 : 574.10 = 139.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.71/574.10 = 139.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.71x = 574.10 × 139.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.71x = 79,937.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,937.68/382.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.87

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