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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.86, 751.23 and 135.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.86, 751.23 and 135.68 is: 203.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.86 : 751.23 = 135.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.86/751.23 = 135.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.86x = 751.23 × 135.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.86x = 101,927.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,927.74/500.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.51

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