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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.51, 752.26 and 136.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.51, 752.26 and 136.29 is: 204.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.51 : 752.26 = 136.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.51/752.26 = 136.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.51x = 752.26 × 136.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.51x = 102,525.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,525.52/501.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.43

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