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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.84, 574.56 and 139.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.84, 574.56 and 139.60 is: 209.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.84 : 574.56 = 139.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.84/574.56 = 139.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.84x = 574.56 × 139.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.84x = 80,208.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,208.58/382.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.51

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