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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.59, 785.36 and 138.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.59, 785.36 and 138.84 is: 208.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.59 : 785.36 = 138.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.59/785.36 = 138.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.59x = 785.36 × 138.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.59x = 109,034.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,034.76/523.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.25

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