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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.67, 749.54 and 134.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.67, 749.54 and 134.45 is: 201.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.67 : 749.54 = 134.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.67/749.54 = 134.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.67x = 749.54 × 134.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.67x = 100,775.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,775.65/499.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.68

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