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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.76, 758.67 and 135.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.76, 758.67 and 135.56 is: 203.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.76 : 758.67 = 135.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.76/758.67 = 135.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.76x = 758.67 × 135.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.76x = 102,840.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,840.83/505.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.34

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