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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.42, 753.50 and 137.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.42, 753.50 and 137.20 is: 205.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.42 : 753.50 = 137.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.42/753.50 = 137.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.42x = 753.50 × 137.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.42x = 103,380.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,380.20/502.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.76

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