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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.19, 754.77 and 137.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.19, 754.77 and 137.98 is: 206.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.19 : 754.77 = 137.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.19/754.77 = 137.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.19x = 754.77 × 137.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.19x = 104,141.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,141.28/503.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.96

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