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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.31, 790.94 and 137.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.31, 790.94 and 137.31 is: 205.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.31 : 790.94 = 137.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.31/790.94 = 137.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.31x = 790.94 × 137.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.31x = 108,603.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,603.28/527.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.96

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