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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.08, 750.09 and 134.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.08, 750.09 and 134.84 is: 202.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.08 : 750.09 = 134.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.08/750.09 = 134.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.08x = 750.09 × 134.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.08x = 101,142.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,142.14/500.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.25

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