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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.23, 756.39 and 139.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.23, 756.39 and 139.01 is: 208.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.23 : 756.39 = 139.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.23/756.39 = 139.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.23x = 756.39 × 139.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.23x = 105,141.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,141.99/504.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.52

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