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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.19, 753.28 and 131.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.19, 753.28 and 131.99 is: 197.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.19 : 753.28 = 131.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.19/753.28 = 131.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.19x = 753.28 × 131.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.19x = 99,425.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,425.57/502.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.98

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