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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.47, 574.86 and 139.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.47, 574.86 and 139.94 is: 209.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.47 : 574.86 = 139.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.47/574.86 = 139.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.47x = 574.86 × 139.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.47x = 80,445.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,445.91/383.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.78

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