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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.12, 783.24 and 137.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.12, 783.24 and 137.38 is: 206.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.12 : 783.24 = 137.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.12/783.24 = 137.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.12x = 783.24 × 137.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.12x = 107,601.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,601.51/522.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.09

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