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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.89, 785.82 and 139.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.89, 785.82 and 139.14 is: 208.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.89 : 785.82 = 139.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.89/785.82 = 139.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.89x = 785.82 × 139.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.89x = 109,338.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,338.99/523.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.71

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