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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.61, 858.92 and 139.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.61, 858.92 and 139.77 is: 209.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.61 : 858.92 = 139.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.61/858.92 = 139.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.61x = 858.92 × 139.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.61x = 120,046.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,046.25/572.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.65

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