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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.66, 858.99 and 139.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.66, 858.99 and 139.82 is: 209.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.66 : 858.99 = 139.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.66/858.99 = 139.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.66x = 858.99 × 139.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.66x = 120,105.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,105.04/572.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.73

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