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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.13, 786.19 and 139.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.13, 786.19 and 139.38 is: 209.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.13 : 786.19 = 139.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.13/786.19 = 139.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.13x = 786.19 × 139.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.13x = 109,579.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,579.16/524.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.07

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