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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.02, 751.61 and 135.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.02, 751.61 and 135.83 is: 203.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.02 : 751.61 = 135.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.02/751.61 = 135.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.02x = 751.61 × 135.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.02x = 102,092.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,092.39/501.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.77

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