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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.14, 756.07 and 138.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.14, 756.07 and 138.85 is: 208.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.14 : 756.07 = 138.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.14/756.07 = 138.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.14x = 756.07 × 138.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.14x = 104,976.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,976.54/504.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.23

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