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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501, 751.50 and 135.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501, 751.50 and 135.77 is: 203.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501 : 751.50 = 135.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501/751.50 = 135.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501x = 751.50 × 135.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501x = 102,027.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,027.40/501
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.65

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