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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.41, 750.57 and 135.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.41, 750.57 and 135.19 is: 202.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.41 : 750.57 = 135.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.41/750.57 = 135.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.41x = 750.57 × 135.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.41x = 101,469.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,469.56/500.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.77

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