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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.82, 752.67 and 136.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.82, 752.67 and 136.64 is: 204.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.82 : 752.67 = 136.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.82/752.67 = 136.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.82x = 752.67 × 136.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.82x = 102,844.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,844.83/501.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.94

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