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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.61, 750.88 and 135.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.61, 750.88 and 135.37 is: 203.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.61 : 750.88 = 135.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.61/750.88 = 135.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.61x = 750.88 × 135.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.61x = 101,646.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,646.63/500.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.05

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