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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.99, 751.47 and 135.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.99, 751.47 and 135.77 is: 203.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.99 : 751.47 = 135.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.99/751.47 = 135.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.99x = 751.47 × 135.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.99x = 102,023.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,023.32/500.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.65

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