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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.72, 573.72 and 139.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.72, 573.72 and 139.06 is: 208.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.72 : 573.72 = 139.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.72/573.72 = 139.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.72x = 573.72 × 139.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.72x = 79,781.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,781.50/382.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.46

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