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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.98, 824.96 and 139.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.98, 824.96 and 139.11 is: 208.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.98 : 824.96 = 139.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.98/824.96 = 139.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.98x = 824.96 × 139.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.98x = 114,759.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,759.49/549.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.66

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