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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.85, 574.27 and 139.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.85, 574.27 and 139.37 is: 209.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.85 : 574.27 = 139.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.85/574.27 = 139.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.85x = 574.27 × 139.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.85x = 80,035.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,035.31/382.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.05

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