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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.20, 751.83 and 136.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.20, 751.83 and 136.01 is: 204.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.20 : 751.83 = 136.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.20/751.83 = 136.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.20x = 751.83 × 136.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.20x = 102,258.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,258.28/501.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.03

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