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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.89, 574.46 and 139.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.89, 574.46 and 139.44 is: 209.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.89 : 574.46 = 139.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.89/574.46 = 139.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.89x = 574.46 × 139.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.89x = 80,102.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,102.70/382.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.21

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