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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.07, 749.96 and 134.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.07, 749.96 and 134.87 is: 202.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.07 : 749.96 = 134.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.07/749.96 = 134.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.07x = 749.96 × 134.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.07x = 101,143.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,143.19/500.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.26

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