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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.34, 786.42 and 139.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.34, 786.42 and 139.50 is: 209.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.34 : 786.42 = 139.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.34/786.42 = 139.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.34x = 786.42 × 139.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.34x = 109,705.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,705.59/524.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.23

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