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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.14, 783.19 and 137.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.14, 783.19 and 137.39 is: 206.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.14 : 783.19 = 137.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.14/783.19 = 137.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.14x = 783.19 × 137.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.14x = 107,602.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,602.47/522.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.08

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