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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.06, 750.02 and 153.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.06, 750.02 and 153.38 is: 230.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.06 : 750.02 = 153.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.06/750.02 = 153.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.06x = 750.02 × 153.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.06x = 115,033.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,033.55/500.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.04

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