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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.14, 786.19 and 139.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.14, 786.19 and 139.39 is: 209.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.14 : 786.19 = 139.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.14/786.19 = 139.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.14x = 786.19 × 139.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.14x = 109,587.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,587.02/524.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.08

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