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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.15, 751.64 and 135.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.15, 751.64 and 135.91 is: 203.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.15 : 751.64 = 135.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.15/751.64 = 135.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.15x = 751.64 × 135.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.15x = 102,155.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,155.39/501.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.84

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