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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.88, 781.31 and 136.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.88, 781.31 and 136.13 is: 204.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.88 : 781.31 = 136.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.88/781.31 = 136.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.88x = 781.31 × 136.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.88x = 106,356.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,356.16/520.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.19

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