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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.81, 757.23 and 139.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.81, 757.23 and 139.63 is: 209.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.81 : 757.23 = 139.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.81/757.23 = 139.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.81x = 757.23 × 139.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.81x = 105,728.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,728.24/504.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.44

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