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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.91, 574.38 and 139.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.91, 574.38 and 139.43 is: 209.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.91 : 574.38 = 139.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.91/574.38 = 139.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.91x = 574.38 × 139.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.91x = 80,082.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,082.93/382.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.15

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