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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.53, 753.80 and 137.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.53, 753.80 and 137.31 is: 205.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.53 : 753.80 = 137.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.53/753.80 = 137.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.53x = 753.80 × 137.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.53x = 103,503.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,503.59/502.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.97

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