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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.68, 752.55 and 136.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.68, 752.55 and 136.46 is: 204.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.68 : 752.55 = 136.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.68/752.55 = 136.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.68x = 752.55 × 136.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.68x = 102,692.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,692.97/501.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.70

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