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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.50, 591.84 and 138

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.50, 591.84 and 138 is: 207.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.50 : 591.84 = 138 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.50/591.84 = 138/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.50x = 591.84 × 138
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.50x = 81,673.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,673.92/394.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.03

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