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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.91, 574.42 and 139.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.91, 574.42 and 139.41 is: 209.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.91 : 574.42 = 139.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.91/574.42 = 139.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.91x = 574.42 × 139.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.91x = 80,079.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,079.89/382.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.14

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