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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.35, 751.96 and 136.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.35, 751.96 and 136.11 is: 204.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.35 : 751.96 = 136.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.35/751.96 = 136.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.35x = 751.96 × 136.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.35x = 102,345.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,345.52/501.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.14

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