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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.94, 752.92 and 136.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.94, 752.92 and 136.73 is: 205.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.94 : 752.92 = 136.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.94/752.92 = 136.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.94x = 752.92 × 136.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.94x = 102,948.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,948.29/501.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.10

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