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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.32, 786.50 and 139.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.32, 786.50 and 139.60 is: 209.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.32 : 786.50 = 139.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.32/786.50 = 139.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.32x = 786.50 × 139.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.32x = 109,795.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,795.40/524.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.41

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