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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.98, 751.39 and 135.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.98, 751.39 and 135.76 is: 203.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.98 : 751.39 = 135.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.98/751.39 = 135.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.98x = 751.39 × 135.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.98x = 102,008.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,008.71/500.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.62

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