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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.03, 782.99 and 137.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.03, 782.99 and 137.31 is: 205.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.03 : 782.99 = 137.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.03/782.99 = 137.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.03x = 782.99 × 137.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.03x = 107,511.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,511.67/522.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.95

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