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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.32, 752.02 and 136.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.32, 752.02 and 136.11 is: 204.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.32 : 752.02 = 136.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.32/752.02 = 136.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.32x = 752.02 × 136.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.32x = 102,353.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,353.00/501.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.17

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