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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.34, 750.42 and 135.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.34, 750.42 and 135.08 is: 202.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.34 : 750.42 = 135.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.34/750.42 = 135.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.34x = 750.42 × 135.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.34x = 101,368.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,368.29/500.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.60

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