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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.58, 756.93 and 139.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.58, 756.93 and 139.38 is: 209.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.58 : 756.93 = 139.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.58/756.93 = 139.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.58x = 756.93 × 139.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.58x = 105,500.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,500.90/504.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.09

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