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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.61, 756.90 and 139.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.61, 756.90 and 139.37 is: 209.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.61 : 756.90 = 139.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.61/756.90 = 139.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.61x = 756.90 × 139.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.61x = 105,485.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,485.37/504.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.05

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