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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.13, 750.19 and 158.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.13, 750.19 and 158.13 is: 237.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.13 : 750.19 = 158.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.13/750.19 = 158.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.13x = 750.19 × 158.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.13x = 118,627.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,627.54/500.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.19

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