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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.97, 757.46 and 139.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.97, 757.46 and 139.76 is: 209.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.97 : 757.46 = 139.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.97/757.46 = 139.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.97x = 757.46 × 139.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.97x = 105,861.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,861.23/504.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.64

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