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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.08, 786.12 and 139.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.08, 786.12 and 139.33 is: 208.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.08 : 786.12 = 139.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.08/786.12 = 139.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.08x = 786.12 × 139.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.08x = 109,528.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,528.77/524.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.99

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