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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.94, 749.86 and 134.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.94, 749.86 and 134.77 is: 202.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.94 : 749.86 = 134.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.94/749.86 = 134.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.94x = 749.86 × 134.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.94x = 101,056.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,056.76/499.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.14

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