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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.27, 867.39 and 139.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.27, 867.39 and 139.52 is: 209.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.27 : 867.39 = 139.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.27/867.39 = 139.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.27x = 867.39 × 139.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.27x = 121,015.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,015.13/578.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.27

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