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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.01, 755.93 and 138.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.01, 755.93 and 138.71 is: 208.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.01 : 755.93 = 138.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.01/755.93 = 138.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.01x = 755.93 × 138.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.01x = 104,855.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,855.05/504.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.04

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