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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.54, 791.30 and 137.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.54, 791.30 and 137.51 is: 206.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.54 : 791.30 = 137.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.54/791.30 = 137.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.54x = 791.30 × 137.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.54x = 108,811.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,811.66/527.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.26

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