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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.63, 755.44 and 138.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.63, 755.44 and 138.38 is: 207.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.63 : 755.44 = 138.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.63/755.44 = 138.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.63x = 755.44 × 138.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.63x = 104,533.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,533.66/503.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.56

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