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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.40, 786.59 and 139.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.40, 786.59 and 139.65 is: 209.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.40 : 786.59 = 139.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.40/786.59 = 139.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.40x = 786.59 × 139.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.40x = 109,844.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,844.17/524.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.47

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