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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.58, 753.89 and 137.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.58, 753.89 and 137.38 is: 206.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.58 : 753.89 = 137.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.58/753.89 = 137.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.58x = 753.89 × 137.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.58x = 103,569.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,569.66/502.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.07

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