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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.56, 750.80 and 153.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.56, 750.80 and 153.88 is: 230.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.56 : 750.80 = 153.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.56/750.80 = 153.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.56x = 750.80 × 153.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.56x = 115,533.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,533.10/500.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.81

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