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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.26, 751.80 and 136.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.26, 751.80 and 136.08 is: 204.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.26 : 751.80 = 136.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.26/751.80 = 136.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.26x = 751.80 × 136.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.26x = 102,306.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,306.39/501.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.10

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