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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.91, 580.03 and 139.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.91, 580.03 and 139.96 is: 209.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.91 : 580.03 = 139.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.91/580.03 = 139.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.91x = 580.03 × 139.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.91x = 81,181.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,181.00/386.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.82

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