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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.84, 751.16 and 135.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.84, 751.16 and 135.53 is: 203.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.84 : 751.16 = 135.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.84/751.16 = 135.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.84x = 751.16 × 135.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.84x = 101,804.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,804.71/500.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.27

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