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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.42, 750.63 and 135.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.42, 750.63 and 135.21 is: 202.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.42 : 750.63 = 135.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.42/750.63 = 135.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.42x = 750.63 × 135.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.42x = 101,492.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,492.68/500.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.82

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