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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.97, 824.93 and 139.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.97, 824.93 and 139.12 is: 208.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.97 : 824.93 = 139.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.97/824.93 = 139.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.97x = 824.93 × 139.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.97x = 114,762.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,762.03/549.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.67

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