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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.91, 749.84 and 134.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.91, 749.84 and 134.75 is: 202.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.91 : 749.84 = 134.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.91/749.84 = 134.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.91x = 749.84 × 134.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.91x = 101,040.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,040.94/499.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.12

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