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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.41, 752.04 and 136.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.41, 752.04 and 136.17 is: 204.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.41 : 752.04 = 136.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.41/752.04 = 136.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.41x = 752.04 × 136.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.41x = 102,405.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,405.29/501.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.23

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