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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.86, 751.17 and 135.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.86, 751.17 and 135.66 is: 203.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.86 : 751.17 = 135.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.86/751.17 = 135.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.86x = 751.17 × 135.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.86x = 101,903.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,903.72/500.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.46

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