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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.63, 762.99 and 138.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.63, 762.99 and 138.44 is: 207.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.63 : 762.99 = 138.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.63/762.99 = 138.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.63x = 762.99 × 138.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.63x = 105,626.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,626.43/508.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.67

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