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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.24, 754.86 and 138.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.24, 754.86 and 138.03 is: 207.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.24 : 754.86 = 138.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.24/754.86 = 138.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.24x = 754.86 × 138.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.24x = 104,193.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,193.33/503.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.05

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