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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.06, 751.60 and 135.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.06, 751.60 and 135.86 is: 203.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.06 : 751.60 = 135.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.06/751.60 = 135.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.06x = 751.60 × 135.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.06x = 102,109.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,109.17/501.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.79

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