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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.76, 574.16 and 139.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.76, 574.16 and 139.15 is: 208.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.76 : 574.16 = 139.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.76/574.16 = 139.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.76x = 574.16 × 139.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.76x = 79,894.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,894.39/382.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.73

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