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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.52, 752.22 and 136.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.52, 752.22 and 136.25 is: 204.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.52 : 752.22 = 136.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.52/752.22 = 136.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.52x = 752.22 × 136.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.52x = 102,491.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,491.86/501.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.36

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