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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.18, 749.97 and 153.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.18, 749.97 and 153.41 is: 230.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.18 : 749.97 = 153.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.18/749.97 = 153.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.18x = 749.97 × 153.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.18x = 115,049.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,049.15/500.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.02

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