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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.73, 756.99 and 139.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.73, 756.99 and 139.51 is: 209.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.73 : 756.99 = 139.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.73/756.99 = 139.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.73x = 756.99 × 139.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.73x = 105,607.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,607.67/504.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.24

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