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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.92, 755.79 and 138.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.92, 755.79 and 138.62 is: 207.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.92 : 755.79 = 138.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.92/755.79 = 138.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.92x = 755.79 × 138.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.92x = 104,767.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,767.61/503.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.91

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