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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.16, 793.74 and 139.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.16, 793.74 and 139.13 is: 208.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.16 : 793.74 = 139.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.16/793.74 = 139.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.16x = 793.74 × 139.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.16x = 110,436.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,436.65/529.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.70

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