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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.29, 752.02 and 136.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.29, 752.02 and 136.10 is: 204.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.29 : 752.02 = 136.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.29/752.02 = 136.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.29x = 752.02 × 136.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.29x = 102,345.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,345.82/501.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.16

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