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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.31, 785.02 and 138.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.31, 785.02 and 138.56 is: 207.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.31 : 785.02 = 138.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.31/785.02 = 138.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.31x = 785.02 × 138.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.31x = 108,774.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,774.68/523.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.86

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