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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.77, 752.54 and 136.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.77, 752.54 and 136.48 is: 204.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.77 : 752.54 = 136.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.77/752.54 = 136.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.77x = 752.54 × 136.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.77x = 102,707.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,707.86/501.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.69

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