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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.08, 751.50 and 135.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.08, 751.50 and 135.92 is: 203.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.08 : 751.50 = 135.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.08/751.50 = 135.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.08x = 751.50 × 135.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.08x = 102,140.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,140.12/501.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.84

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