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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.33, 751.89 and 136.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.33, 751.89 and 136.15 is: 204.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.33 : 751.89 = 136.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.33/751.89 = 136.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.33x = 751.89 × 136.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.33x = 102,367.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,367.94/501.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.19

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