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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.36, 751.95 and 136.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.36, 751.95 and 136.14 is: 204.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.36 : 751.95 = 136.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.36/751.95 = 136.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.36x = 751.95 × 136.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.36x = 102,370.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,370.47/501.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.19

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