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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.11, 751.64 and 135.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.11, 751.64 and 135.87 is: 203.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.11 : 751.64 = 135.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.11/751.64 = 135.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.11x = 751.64 × 135.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.11x = 102,124.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,124.65/501.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.80

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