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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.14, 579.17 and 139.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.14, 579.17 and 139.30 is: 208.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.14 : 579.17 = 139.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.14/579.17 = 139.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.14x = 579.17 × 139.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.14x = 80,678.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,678.38/386.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.94

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