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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.35, 754.99 and 138.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.35, 754.99 and 138.11 is: 207.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.35 : 754.99 = 138.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.35/754.99 = 138.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.35x = 754.99 × 138.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.35x = 104,267.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,267.55/503.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.15

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