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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.86, 754.28 and 137.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.86, 754.28 and 137.65 is: 206.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.86 : 754.28 = 137.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.86/754.28 = 137.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.86x = 754.28 × 137.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.86x = 103,825.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,825.95/502.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.47

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