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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.54, 756.86 and 139.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.54, 756.86 and 139.33 is: 209.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.54 : 756.86 = 139.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.54/756.86 = 139.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.54x = 756.86 × 139.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.54x = 105,453.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,453.55/504.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.01

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