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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.85, 749.68 and 134.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.85, 749.68 and 134.64 is: 201.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.85 : 749.68 = 134.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.85/749.68 = 134.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.85x = 749.68 × 134.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.85x = 100,936.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,936.92/499.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.93

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