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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.76, 578.66 and 139.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.76, 578.66 and 139.01 is: 208.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.76 : 578.66 = 139.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.76/578.66 = 139.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.76x = 578.66 × 139.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.76x = 80,440.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,440.28/385.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.53

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