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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.35, 752.00 and 136.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.35, 752.00 and 136.14 is: 204.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.35 : 752.00 = 136.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.35/752.00 = 136.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.35x = 752.00 × 136.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.35x = 102,373.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,373.78/501.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.20

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