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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.49, 752.13 and 136.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.49, 752.13 and 136.30 is: 204.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.49 : 752.13 = 136.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.49/752.13 = 136.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.49x = 752.13 × 136.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.49x = 102,515.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,515.32/501.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.42

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