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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.24, 754.81 and 138.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.24, 754.81 and 138.02 is: 207.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.24 : 754.81 = 138.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.24/754.81 = 138.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.24x = 754.81 × 138.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.24x = 104,174.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,174.76/503.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.01

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