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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.40, 753.60 and 137.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.40, 753.60 and 137.18 is: 205.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.40 : 753.60 = 137.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.40/753.60 = 137.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.40x = 753.60 × 137.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.40x = 103,380.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,380.19/502.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.77

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