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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.61, 752.29 and 136.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.61, 752.29 and 136.38 is: 204.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.61 : 752.29 = 136.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.61/752.29 = 136.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.61x = 752.29 × 136.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.61x = 102,597.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,597.31/501.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.54

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