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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.47, 786.71 and 139.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.47, 786.71 and 139.72 is: 209.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.47 : 786.71 = 139.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.47/786.71 = 139.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.47x = 786.71 × 139.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.47x = 109,918.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,918.42/524.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.58

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