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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.13, 754.69 and 137.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.13, 754.69 and 137.92 is: 206.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.13 : 754.69 = 137.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.13/754.69 = 137.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.13x = 754.69 × 137.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.13x = 104,082.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,082.38/503.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.87

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