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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.67, 749.54 and 153.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.67, 749.54 and 153.03 is: 229.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.67 : 749.54 = 153.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.67/749.54 = 153.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.67x = 749.54 × 153.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.67x = 114,705.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,705.30/499.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.56

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