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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.44, 858.66 and 139.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.44, 858.66 and 139.59 is: 209.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.44 : 858.66 = 139.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.44/858.66 = 139.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.44x = 858.66 × 139.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.44x = 119,864.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,864.09/572.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.39

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