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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.31, 760.95 and 137.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.31, 760.95 and 137.11 is: 205.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.31 : 760.95 = 137.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.31/760.95 = 137.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.31x = 760.95 × 137.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.31x = 104,333.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,333.85/507.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.66

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