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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.67, 754.01 and 137.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.67, 754.01 and 137.49 is: 206.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.67 : 754.01 = 137.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.67/754.01 = 137.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.67x = 754.01 × 137.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.67x = 103,668.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,668.83/502.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.24

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