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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.35, 750.54 and 135.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.35, 750.54 and 135.13 is: 202.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.35 : 750.54 = 135.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.35/750.54 = 135.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.35x = 750.54 × 135.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.35x = 101,420.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,420.47/500.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.70

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