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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.73, 751.14 and 154.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.73, 751.14 and 154.07 is: 231.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.73 : 751.14 = 154.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.73/751.14 = 154.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.73x = 751.14 × 154.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.73x = 115,724.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,724.38/500.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.11

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