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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.29, 760.92 and 137.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.29, 760.92 and 137.10 is: 205.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.29 : 760.92 = 137.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.29/760.92 = 137.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.29x = 760.92 × 137.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.29x = 104,318.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,318.82/507.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.64

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