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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500, 750.12 and 158

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500, 750.12 and 158 is: 237.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500 : 750.12 = 158 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500/750.12 = 158/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500x = 750.12 × 158
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500x = 118,518.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,518.96/500
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.04

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