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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.24, 783.36 and 137.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.24, 783.36 and 137.52 is: 206.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.24 : 783.36 = 137.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.24/783.36 = 137.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.24x = 783.36 × 137.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.24x = 107,727.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,727.67/522.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.28

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