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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.06, 756 and 138.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.06, 756 and 138.90 is: 208.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.06 : 756 = 138.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.06/756 = 138.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.06x = 756 × 138.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.06x = 105,008.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,008.40/504.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.33

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