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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.95, 574.10 and 139.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.95, 574.10 and 139.32 is: 208.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.95 : 574.10 = 139.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.95/574.10 = 139.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.95x = 574.10 × 139.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.95x = 79,982.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,982.92/382.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.86

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