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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.22, 753.26 and 137.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.22, 753.26 and 137.04 is: 205.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.22 : 753.26 = 137.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.22/753.26 = 137.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.22x = 753.26 × 137.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.22x = 103,226.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,226.75/502.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.54

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