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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.61, 755.40 and 138.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.61, 755.40 and 138.42 is: 207.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.61 : 755.40 = 138.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.61/755.40 = 138.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.61x = 755.40 × 138.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.61x = 104,562.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,562.47/503.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.63

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