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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.72, 757.10 and 139.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.72, 757.10 and 139.51 is: 209.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.72 : 757.10 = 139.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.72/757.10 = 139.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.72x = 757.10 × 139.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.72x = 105,623.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,623.02/504.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.27

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