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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.84, 757.29 and 139.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.84, 757.29 and 139.62 is: 209.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.84 : 757.29 = 139.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.84/757.29 = 139.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.84x = 757.29 × 139.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.84x = 105,732.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,732.83/504.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.44

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