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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.62, 574.98 and 139.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.62, 574.98 and 139.86 is: 209.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.62 : 574.98 = 139.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.62/574.98 = 139.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.62x = 574.98 × 139.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.62x = 80,416.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,416.70/383.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.63

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