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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520, 780.02 and 135.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520, 780.02 and 135.25 is: 202.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520 : 780.02 = 135.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520/780.02 = 135.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520x = 780.02 × 135.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520x = 105,497.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,497.71/520
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.88

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