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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.21, 858.30 and 139.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.21, 858.30 and 139.37 is: 209.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.21 : 858.30 = 139.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.21/858.30 = 139.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.21x = 858.30 × 139.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.21x = 119,616.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,616.98/572.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.05

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