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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.91, 757.36 and 139.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.91, 757.36 and 139.69 is: 209.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.91 : 757.36 = 139.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.91/757.36 = 139.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.91x = 757.36 × 139.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.91x = 105,797.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,797.94/504.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.54

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