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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.74, 574.19 and 139.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.74, 574.19 and 139.44 is: 209.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.74 : 574.19 = 139.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.74/574.19 = 139.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.74x = 574.19 × 139.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.74x = 80,063.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,063.80/382.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.18

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