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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.78, 574.23 and 139.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.78, 574.23 and 139.27 is: 208.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.78 : 574.23 = 139.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.78/574.23 = 139.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.78x = 574.23 × 139.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.78x = 79,973.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,973.01/382.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.93

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