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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.07, 756 and 138.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.07, 756 and 138.87 is: 208.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.07 : 756 = 138.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.07/756 = 138.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.07x = 756 × 138.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.07x = 104,985.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,985.72/504.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.28

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