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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.81, 754.21 and 137.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.81, 754.21 and 137.60 is: 206.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.81 : 754.21 = 137.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.81/754.21 = 137.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.81x = 754.21 × 137.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.81x = 103,781.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,781.53/502.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.40

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