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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.91, 751.30 and 135.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.91, 751.30 and 135.73 is: 203.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.91 : 751.30 = 135.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.91/751.30 = 135.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.91x = 751.30 × 135.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.91x = 101,973.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,973.95/500.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.58

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