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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.57, 756.72 and 139.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.57, 756.72 and 139.33 is: 208.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.57 : 756.72 = 139.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.57/756.72 = 139.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.57x = 756.72 × 139.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.57x = 105,431.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,431.91/504.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.95

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