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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.13, 858.20 and 139.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.13, 858.20 and 139.29 is: 208.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.13 : 858.20 = 139.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.13/858.20 = 139.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.13x = 858.20 × 139.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.13x = 119,537.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,537.98/572.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.94

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