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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.69, 782.58 and 136.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.69, 782.58 and 136.94 is: 205.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.69 : 782.58 = 136.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.69/782.58 = 136.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.69x = 782.58 × 136.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.69x = 107,164.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,164.21/521.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.42

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