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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.75, 781.13 and 136

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.75, 781.13 and 136 is: 204.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.75 : 781.13 = 136 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.75/781.13 = 136/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.75x = 781.13 × 136
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.75x = 106,233.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,233.68/520.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.00

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