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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.11, 753.15 and 136.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.11, 753.15 and 136.90 is: 205.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.11 : 753.15 = 136.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.11/753.15 = 136.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.11x = 753.15 × 136.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.11x = 103,106.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,106.24/502.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.35

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