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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.77, 754.11 and 137.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.77, 754.11 and 137.58 is: 206.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.77 : 754.11 = 137.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.77/754.11 = 137.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.77x = 754.11 × 137.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.77x = 103,750.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,750.45/502.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.36

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