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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.74, 749.50 and 134.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.74, 749.50 and 134.44 is: 201.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.74 : 749.50 = 134.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.74/749.50 = 134.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.74x = 749.50 × 134.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.74x = 100,762.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,762.78/499.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.63

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