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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.04, 756.05 and 138.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.04, 756.05 and 138.83 is: 208.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.04 : 756.05 = 138.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.04/756.05 = 138.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.04x = 756.05 × 138.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.04x = 104,962.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,962.42/504.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.24

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