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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.06, 751.51 and 135.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.06, 751.51 and 135.76 is: 203.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.06 : 751.51 = 135.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.06/751.51 = 135.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.06x = 751.51 × 135.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.06x = 102,026.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,026.20/501.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.62

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