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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.82, 573.84 and 139.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.82, 573.84 and 139.19 is: 208.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.82 : 573.84 = 139.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.82/573.84 = 139.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.82x = 573.84 × 139.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.82x = 79,869.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,869.92/382.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.64

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