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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495, 742.50 and 153

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495, 742.50 and 153 is: 229.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495 : 742.50 = 153 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495/742.50 = 153/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495x = 742.50 × 153
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495x = 113,602.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,602.50/495
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.50

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