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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.75, 757.04 and 139.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.75, 757.04 and 139.57 is: 209.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.75 : 757.04 = 139.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.75/757.04 = 139.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.75x = 757.04 × 139.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.75x = 105,657.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,657.48/504.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.33

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