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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.64, 752.46 and 136.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.64, 752.46 and 136.43 is: 204.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.64 : 752.46 = 136.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.64/752.46 = 136.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.64x = 752.46 × 136.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.64x = 102,654.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,654.36/501.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.64

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