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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.94, 749.91 and 134.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.94, 749.91 and 134.78 is: 202.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.94 : 749.91 = 134.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.94/749.91 = 134.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.94x = 749.91 × 134.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.94x = 101,069.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,069.12/499.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.16

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