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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.73, 757.10 and 139.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.73, 757.10 and 139.52 is: 209.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.73 : 757.10 = 139.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.73/757.10 = 139.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.73x = 757.10 × 139.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.73x = 105,630.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,630.59/504.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.28

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