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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.68, 751.02 and 135.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.68, 751.02 and 135.47 is: 203.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.68 : 751.02 = 135.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.68/751.02 = 135.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.68x = 751.02 × 135.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.68x = 101,739.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,739.49/500.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.20

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