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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.65, 750.92 and 135.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.65, 750.92 and 135.43 is: 203.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.65 : 750.92 = 135.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.65/750.92 = 135.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.65x = 750.92 × 135.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.65x = 101,694.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,694.54/500.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.13

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