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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.11, 751.65 and 135.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.11, 751.65 and 135.90 is: 203.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.11 : 751.65 = 135.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.11/751.65 = 135.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.11x = 751.65 × 135.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.11x = 102,149.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,149.24/501.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.85

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