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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.78, 755.59 and 138.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.78, 755.59 and 138.60 is: 207.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.78 : 755.59 = 138.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.78/755.59 = 138.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.78x = 755.59 × 138.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.78x = 104,724.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,724.77/503.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.88

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