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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.56, 752.22 and 136.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.56, 752.22 and 136.38 is: 204.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.56 : 752.22 = 136.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.56/752.22 = 136.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.56x = 752.22 × 136.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.56x = 102,587.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,587.76/501.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.54

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