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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.63, 752.44 and 136.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.63, 752.44 and 136.47 is: 204.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.63 : 752.44 = 136.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.63/752.44 = 136.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.63x = 752.44 × 136.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.63x = 102,683.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,683.99/501.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.70

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