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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.11, 858.17 and 139.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.11, 858.17 and 139.26 is: 208.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.11 : 858.17 = 139.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.11/858.17 = 139.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.11x = 858.17 × 139.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.11x = 119,511.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,511.54/572.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.90

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