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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.34, 751.98 and 136.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.34, 751.98 and 136.14 is: 204.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.34 : 751.98 = 136.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.34/751.98 = 136.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.34x = 751.98 × 136.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.34x = 102,374.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,374.56/501.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.20

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