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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.13, 780.23 and 135.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.13, 780.23 and 135.38 is: 203.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.13 : 780.23 = 135.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.13/780.23 = 135.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.13x = 780.23 × 135.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.13x = 105,623.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,623.97/520.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.07

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