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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.70, 757.04 and 139.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.70, 757.04 and 139.48 is: 209.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.70 : 757.04 = 139.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.70/757.04 = 139.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.70x = 757.04 × 139.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.70x = 105,587.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,587.46/504.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.21

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