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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.79, 574.15 and 139.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.79, 574.15 and 139.25 is: 208.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.79 : 574.15 = 139.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.79/574.15 = 139.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.79x = 574.15 × 139.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.79x = 79,950.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,950.39/382.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.86

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