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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.63, 785.44 and 138.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.63, 785.44 and 138.88 is: 208.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.63 : 785.44 = 138.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.63/785.44 = 138.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.63x = 785.44 × 138.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.63x = 109,077.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,077.98/523.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.31

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