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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.54, 575.31 and 139.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.54, 575.31 and 139.97 is: 209.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.54 : 575.31 = 139.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.54/575.31 = 139.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.54x = 575.31 × 139.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.54x = 80,526.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,526.14/383.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.96

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