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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.51, 756.71 and 139.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.51, 756.71 and 139.26 is: 208.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.51 : 756.71 = 139.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.51/756.71 = 139.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.51x = 756.71 × 139.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.51x = 105,378.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,378.74/504.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.87

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