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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.28, 751.95 and 136.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.28, 751.95 and 136.04 is: 204.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.28 : 751.95 = 136.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.28/751.95 = 136.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.28x = 751.95 × 136.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.28x = 102,291.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,291.52/501.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.06

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