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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.91, 751.34 and 135.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.91, 751.34 and 135.75 is: 203.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.91 : 751.34 = 135.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.91/751.34 = 135.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.91x = 751.34 × 135.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.91x = 101,994.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,994.41/500.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.62

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