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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.98, 752.89 and 136.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.98, 752.89 and 136.69 is: 205.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.98 : 752.89 = 136.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.98/752.89 = 136.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.98x = 752.89 × 136.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.98x = 102,910.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,910.90/501.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.01

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