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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.94, 754.41 and 137.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.94, 754.41 and 137.78 is: 206.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.94 : 754.41 = 137.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.94/754.41 = 137.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.94x = 754.41 × 137.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.94x = 103,942.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,942.61/502.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.67

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