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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.50, 500.50 and 135.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.50, 500.50 and 135.88 is: 203.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.50 : 500.50 = 135.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.50/500.50 = 135.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.50x = 500.50 × 135.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.50x = 68,007.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,007.94/333.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.92

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