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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.63, 791.50 and 137.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.63, 791.50 and 137.64 is: 206.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.63 : 791.50 = 137.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.63/791.50 = 137.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.63x = 791.50 × 137.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.63x = 108,937.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,937.41/527.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.47

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