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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.92, 749.84 and 134.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.92, 749.84 and 134.68 is: 202.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.92 : 749.84 = 134.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.92/749.84 = 134.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.92x = 749.84 × 134.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.92x = 100,988.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,988.45/499.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.01

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