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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.22, 756.30 and 138.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.22, 756.30 and 138.99 is: 208.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.22 : 756.30 = 138.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.22/756.30 = 138.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.22x = 756.30 × 138.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.22x = 105,118.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,118.14/504.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.48

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