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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.92, 857.89 and 139.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.92, 857.89 and 139.08 is: 208.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.92 : 857.89 = 139.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.92/857.89 = 139.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.92x = 857.89 × 139.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.92x = 119,311.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,311.52/571.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.61

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