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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.25, 750.41 and 135.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.25, 750.41 and 135.04 is: 202.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.25 : 750.41 = 135.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.25/750.41 = 135.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.25x = 750.41 × 135.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.25x = 101,333.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,333.32/500.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.57

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