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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.79, 580.01 and 139.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.79, 580.01 and 139.97 is: 209.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.79 : 580.01 = 139.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.79/580.01 = 139.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.79x = 580.01 × 139.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.79x = 81,180.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,180.40/386.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.88

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