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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.72, 752.50 and 136.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.72, 752.50 and 136.50 is: 204.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.72 : 752.50 = 136.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.72/752.50 = 136.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.72x = 752.50 × 136.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.72x = 102,716.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,716.25/501.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.73

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