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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.27, 756.26 and 138.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.27, 756.26 and 138.97 is: 208.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.27 : 756.26 = 138.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.27/756.26 = 138.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.27x = 756.26 × 138.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.27x = 105,097.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,097.45/504.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.42

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