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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.68, 754.06 and 137.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.68, 754.06 and 137.46 is: 206.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.68 : 754.06 = 137.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.68/754.06 = 137.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.68x = 754.06 × 137.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.68x = 103,653.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,653.09/502.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.20

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