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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.02, 753.07 and 136.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.02, 753.07 and 136.81 is: 205.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.02 : 753.07 = 136.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.02/753.07 = 136.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.02x = 753.07 × 136.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.02x = 103,027.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,027.51/502.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.23

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