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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.92, 755.74 and 138.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.92, 755.74 and 138.72 is: 208.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.92 : 755.74 = 138.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.92/755.74 = 138.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.92x = 755.74 × 138.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.92x = 104,835.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,835.56/503.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.04

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