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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.56, 756.86 and 139.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.56, 756.86 and 139.34 is: 209.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.56 : 756.86 = 139.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.56/756.86 = 139.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.56x = 756.86 × 139.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.56x = 105,456.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,456.39/504.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.01

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