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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.16, 750.38 and 153.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.16, 750.38 and 153.50 is: 230.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.16 : 750.38 = 153.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.16/750.38 = 153.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.16x = 750.38 × 153.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.16x = 115,183.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,183.03/500.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.29

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