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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.30, 783.45 and 137.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.30, 783.45 and 137.55 is: 206.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.30 : 783.45 = 137.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.30/783.45 = 137.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.30x = 783.45 × 137.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.30x = 107,763.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,763.55/522.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.33

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