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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.19, 793.84 and 139.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.19, 793.84 and 139.20 is: 208.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.19 : 793.84 = 139.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.19/793.84 = 139.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.19x = 793.84 × 139.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.19x = 110,502.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,502.18/529.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.81

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