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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.17, 754.67 and 137.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.17, 754.67 and 137.87 is: 206.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.17 : 754.67 = 137.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.17/754.67 = 137.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.17x = 754.67 × 137.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.17x = 104,047.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,047.55/503.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.79

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