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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.67, 751.12 and 154.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.67, 751.12 and 154.01 is: 231.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.67 : 751.12 = 154.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.67/751.12 = 154.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.67x = 751.12 × 154.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.67x = 115,681.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,681.48/500.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.05

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