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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.02, 755.95 and 138.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.02, 755.95 and 138.85 is: 208.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.02 : 755.95 = 138.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.02/755.95 = 138.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.02x = 755.95 × 138.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.02x = 104,963.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,963.66/504.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.25

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