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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.27, 751.81 and 136.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.27, 751.81 and 136.08 is: 204.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.27 : 751.81 = 136.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.27/751.81 = 136.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.27x = 751.81 × 136.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.27x = 102,305.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,305.62/501.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.09

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