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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.66, 757.02 and 139.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.66, 757.02 and 139.49 is: 209.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.66 : 757.02 = 139.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.66/757.02 = 139.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.66x = 757.02 × 139.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.66x = 105,596.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,596.72/504.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.24

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