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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.03, 753.04 and 136.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.03, 753.04 and 136.81 is: 205.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.03 : 753.04 = 136.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.03/753.04 = 136.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.03x = 753.04 × 136.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.03x = 103,024.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,024.51/502.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.22

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