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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.54, 752.31 and 136.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.54, 752.31 and 136.36 is: 204.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.54 : 752.31 = 136.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.54/752.31 = 136.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.54x = 752.31 × 136.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.54x = 102,584.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,584.99/501.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.54

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