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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.69, 754.04 and 137.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.69, 754.04 and 137.53 is: 206.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.69 : 754.04 = 137.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.69/754.04 = 137.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.69x = 754.04 × 137.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.69x = 103,703.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,703.12/502.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.30

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