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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.69, 754.08 and 137.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.69, 754.08 and 137.48 is: 206.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.69 : 754.08 = 137.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.69/754.08 = 137.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.69x = 754.08 × 137.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.69x = 103,670.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,670.92/502.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.23

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