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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.04, 786.05 and 139.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.04, 786.05 and 139.29 is: 208.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.04 : 786.05 = 139.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.04/786.05 = 139.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.04x = 786.05 × 139.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.04x = 109,488.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,488.90/524.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.93

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