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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.05, 750.14 and 134.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.05, 750.14 and 134.85 is: 202.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.05 : 750.14 = 134.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.05/750.14 = 134.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.05x = 750.14 × 134.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.05x = 101,156.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,156.38/500.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.29

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