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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.54, 858.80 and 139.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.54, 858.80 and 139.70 is: 209.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.54 : 858.80 = 139.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.54/858.80 = 139.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.54x = 858.80 × 139.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.54x = 119,974.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,974.36/572.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.55

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