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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.13, 793.75 and 139.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.13, 793.75 and 139.14 is: 208.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.13 : 793.75 = 139.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.13/793.75 = 139.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.13x = 793.75 × 139.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.13x = 110,442.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,442.38/529.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.72

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