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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.18, 858.27 and 139.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.18, 858.27 and 139.33 is: 209.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.18 : 858.27 = 139.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.18/858.27 = 139.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.18x = 858.27 × 139.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.18x = 119,585.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,585.79/572.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.00

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