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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.13, 574.70 and 139.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.13, 574.70 and 139.65 is: 209.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.13 : 574.70 = 139.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.13/574.70 = 139.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.13x = 574.70 × 139.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.13x = 80,256.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,256.86/383.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.48

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