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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.69, 751.08 and 135.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.69, 751.08 and 135.48 is: 203.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.69 : 751.08 = 135.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.69/751.08 = 135.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.69x = 751.08 × 135.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.69x = 101,756.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,756.32/500.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.23

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