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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.69, 752.58 and 136.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.69, 752.58 and 136.48 is: 204.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.69 : 752.58 = 136.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.69/752.58 = 136.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.69x = 752.58 × 136.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.69x = 102,712.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,712.12/501.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.73

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