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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.01, 756.06 and 138.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.01, 756.06 and 138.79 is: 208.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.01 : 756.06 = 138.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.01/756.06 = 138.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.01x = 756.06 × 138.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.01x = 104,933.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,933.57/504.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.20

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