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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.80, 574.16 and 139.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.80, 574.16 and 139.28 is: 208.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.80 : 574.16 = 139.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.80/574.16 = 139.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.80x = 574.16 × 139.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.80x = 79,969.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,969.00/382.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.91

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