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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.68, 749.47 and 134.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.68, 749.47 and 134.45 is: 201.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.68 : 749.47 = 134.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.68/749.47 = 134.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.68x = 749.47 × 134.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.68x = 100,764.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,764.45/499.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.66

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