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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.18, 753.19 and 136.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.18, 753.19 and 136.99 is: 205.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.18 : 753.19 = 136.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.18/753.19 = 136.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.18x = 753.19 × 136.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.18x = 103,179.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,179.50/502.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.46

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