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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.64, 751 and 153.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.64, 751 and 153.94 is: 230.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.64 : 751 = 153.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.64/751 = 153.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.64x = 751 × 153.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.64x = 115,608.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,608.94/500.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.92

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