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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.73, 573.99 and 139.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.73, 573.99 and 139.22 is: 208.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.73 : 573.99 = 139.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.73/573.99 = 139.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.73x = 573.99 × 139.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.73x = 79,909.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,909.65/382.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.79

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