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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.36, 785.04 and 138.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.36, 785.04 and 138.64 is: 207.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.36 : 785.04 = 138.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.36/785.04 = 138.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.36x = 785.04 × 138.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.36x = 108,837.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,837.95/523.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.96

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