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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.97, 857.95 and 139.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.97, 857.95 and 139.13 is: 208.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.97 : 857.95 = 139.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.97/857.95 = 139.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.97x = 857.95 × 139.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.97x = 119,361.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,361.60/571.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.69

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