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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.76, 573.78 and 139.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.76, 573.78 and 139.22 is: 208.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.76 : 573.78 = 139.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.76/573.78 = 139.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.76x = 573.78 × 139.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.76x = 79,880.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,880.22/382.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.70

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