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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.93, 749.81 and 134.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.93, 749.81 and 134.64 is: 201.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.93 : 749.81 = 134.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.93/749.81 = 134.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.93x = 749.81 × 134.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.93x = 100,952.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,952.54/499.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.93

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