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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.76, 757.08 and 139.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.76, 757.08 and 139.50 is: 209.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.76 : 757.08 = 139.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.76/757.08 = 139.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.76x = 757.08 × 139.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.76x = 105,613.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,613.05/504.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.23

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