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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.87, 754.23 and 137.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.87, 754.23 and 137.69 is: 206.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.87 : 754.23 = 137.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.87/754.23 = 137.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.87x = 754.23 × 137.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.87x = 103,849.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,849.50/502.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.51

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