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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.43, 756.65 and 139.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.43, 756.65 and 139.22 is: 208.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.43 : 756.65 = 139.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.43/756.65 = 139.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.43x = 756.65 × 139.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.43x = 105,336.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,336.33/504.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.82

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