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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.75, 752.61 and 136.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.75, 752.61 and 136.54 is: 204.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.75 : 752.61 = 136.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.75/752.61 = 136.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.75x = 752.61 × 136.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.75x = 102,761.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,761.37/501.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.81

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