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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.92, 752.88 and 136.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.92, 752.88 and 136.72 is: 205.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.92 : 752.88 = 136.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.92/752.88 = 136.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.92x = 752.88 × 136.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.92x = 102,933.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,933.75/501.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.08

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