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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.23, 756.27 and 138.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.23, 756.27 and 138.98 is: 208.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.23 : 756.27 = 138.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.23/756.27 = 138.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.23x = 756.27 × 138.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.23x = 105,108.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,108.30/504.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.46

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