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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.10, 753.05 and 136.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.10, 753.05 and 136.84 is: 205.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.10 : 753.05 = 136.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.10/753.05 = 136.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.10x = 753.05 × 136.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.10x = 103,046.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,046.46/502.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.23

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