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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.35, 858.53 and 139.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.35, 858.53 and 139.51 is: 209.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.35 : 858.53 = 139.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.35/858.53 = 139.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.35x = 858.53 × 139.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.35x = 119,773.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,773.52/572.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.27

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