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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.39, 791.13 and 137.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.39, 791.13 and 137.39 is: 206.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.39 : 791.13 = 137.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.39/791.13 = 137.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.39x = 791.13 × 137.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.39x = 108,693.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,693.35/527.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.10

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