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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.21, 760.77 and 137.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.21, 760.77 and 137.00 is: 205.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.21 : 760.77 = 137.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.21/760.77 = 137.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.21x = 760.77 × 137.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.21x = 104,227.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,227.39/507.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.49

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