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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.61, 756.90 and 139.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.61, 756.90 and 139.42 is: 209.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.61 : 756.90 = 139.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.61/756.90 = 139.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.61x = 756.90 × 139.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.61x = 105,527.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,527.00/504.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.13

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