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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.42, 753.54 and 137.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.42, 753.54 and 137.12 is: 205.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.42 : 753.54 = 137.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.42/753.54 = 137.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.42x = 753.54 × 137.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.42x = 103,324.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,324.46/502.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.65

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