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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.68, 753.94 and 137.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.68, 753.94 and 137.50 is: 206.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.68 : 753.94 = 137.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.68/753.94 = 137.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.68x = 753.94 × 137.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.68x = 103,666.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,666.75/502.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.23

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