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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.92, 751.28 and 135.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.92, 751.28 and 135.68 is: 203.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.92 : 751.28 = 135.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.92/751.28 = 135.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.92x = 751.28 × 135.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.92x = 101,933.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,933.67/500.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.49

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