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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.13, 783.20 and 137.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.13, 783.20 and 137.38 is: 206.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.13 : 783.20 = 137.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.13/783.20 = 137.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.13x = 783.20 × 137.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.13x = 107,596.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,596.02/522.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.07

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