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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.37, 752.09 and 136.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.37, 752.09 and 136.15 is: 204.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.37 : 752.09 = 136.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.37/752.09 = 136.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.37x = 752.09 × 136.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.37x = 102,397.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,397.05/501.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.23

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