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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.22, 756.26 and 139.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.22, 756.26 and 139.04 is: 208.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.22 : 756.26 = 139.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.22/756.26 = 139.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.22x = 756.26 × 139.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.22x = 105,150.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,150.39/504.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.54

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