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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.16, 784.67 and 138.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.16, 784.67 and 138.44 is: 207.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.16 : 784.67 = 138.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.16/784.67 = 138.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.16x = 784.67 × 138.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.16x = 108,625.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,625.79/523.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.64

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