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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.29, 753.31 and 137.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.29, 753.31 and 137.08 is: 205.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.29 : 753.31 = 137.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.29/753.31 = 137.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.29x = 753.31 × 137.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.29x = 103,263.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,263.73/502.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.59

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