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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.94, 752.90 and 136.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.94, 752.90 and 136.72 is: 205.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.94 : 752.90 = 136.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.94/752.90 = 136.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.94x = 752.90 × 136.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.94x = 102,939.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,939.65/501.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.09

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