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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.11, 753.05 and 136.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.11, 753.05 and 136.88 is: 205.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.11 : 753.05 = 136.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.11/753.05 = 136.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.11x = 753.05 × 136.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.11x = 103,073.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,073.03/502.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.28

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