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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.36, 752.07 and 136.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.36, 752.07 and 136.13 is: 204.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.36 : 752.07 = 136.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.36/752.07 = 136.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.36x = 752.07 × 136.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.36x = 102,376.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,376.04/501.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.20

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