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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.98, 574.13 and 139.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.98, 574.13 and 139.34 is: 208.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.98 : 574.13 = 139.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.98/574.13 = 139.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.98x = 574.13 × 139.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.98x = 79,995.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,995.71/382.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.88

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