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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.30, 756.49 and 139.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.30, 756.49 and 139.04 is: 208.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.30 : 756.49 = 139.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.30/756.49 = 139.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.30x = 756.49 × 139.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.30x = 105,183.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,183.46/504.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.57

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