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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.78, 749.60 and 134.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.78, 749.60 and 134.59 is: 201.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.78 : 749.60 = 134.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.78/749.60 = 134.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.78x = 749.60 × 134.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.78x = 100,884.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,884.24/499.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.86

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