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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.29, 756.30 and 139.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.29, 756.30 and 139.10 is: 208.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.29 : 756.30 = 139.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.29/756.30 = 139.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.29x = 756.30 × 139.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.29x = 105,197.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,197.55/504.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.61

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