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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.69, 752.54 and 136.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.69, 752.54 and 136.49 is: 204.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.69 : 752.54 = 136.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.69/752.54 = 136.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.69x = 752.54 × 136.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.69x = 102,714.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,714.18/501.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.74

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