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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.54, 755.19 and 138.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.54, 755.19 and 138.33 is: 207.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.54 : 755.19 = 138.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.54/755.19 = 138.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.54x = 755.19 × 138.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.54x = 104,465.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,465.43/503.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.46

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