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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.00, 750.03 and 134.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.00, 750.03 and 134.79 is: 202.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.00 : 750.03 = 134.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.00/750.03 = 134.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.00x = 750.03 × 134.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.00x = 101,093.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,093.23/500.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.19

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