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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.84, 752.66 and 136.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.84, 752.66 and 136.53 is: 204.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.84 : 752.66 = 136.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.84/752.66 = 136.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.84x = 752.66 × 136.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.84x = 102,760.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,760.67/501.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.77

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