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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.70, 751.05 and 135.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.70, 751.05 and 135.53 is: 203.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.70 : 751.05 = 135.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.70/751.05 = 135.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.70x = 751.05 × 135.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.70x = 101,786.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,786.05/500.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.29

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