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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.14, 757.63 and 134.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.14, 757.63 and 134.96 is: 202.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.14 : 757.63 = 134.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.14/757.63 = 134.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.14x = 757.63 × 134.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.14x = 102,247.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,247.88/505.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.41

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