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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.24, 756.26 and 139.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.24, 756.26 and 139.07 is: 208.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.24 : 756.26 = 139.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.24/756.26 = 139.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.24x = 756.26 × 139.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.24x = 105,168.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,168.60/504.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.57

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