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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.58, 786.87 and 139.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.58, 786.87 and 139.83 is: 209.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.58 : 786.87 = 139.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.58/786.87 = 139.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.58x = 786.87 × 139.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.58x = 110,028.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,028.03/524.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.75

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