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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.69, 749.52 and 134.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.69, 749.52 and 134.51 is: 201.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.69 : 749.52 = 134.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.69/749.52 = 134.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.69x = 749.52 × 134.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.69x = 100,818.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,818.40/499.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.76

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