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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.52, 749.35 and 134.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.52, 749.35 and 134.33 is: 201.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.52 : 749.35 = 134.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.52/749.35 = 134.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.52x = 749.35 × 134.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.52x = 100,662.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,662.93/499.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.52

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