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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.53, 756.71 and 139.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.53, 756.71 and 139.35 is: 209.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.53 : 756.71 = 139.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.53/756.71 = 139.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.53x = 756.71 × 139.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.53x = 105,447.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,447.54/504.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.00

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