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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.76, 751.23 and 154.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.76, 751.23 and 154.11 is: 231.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.76 : 751.23 = 154.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.76/751.23 = 154.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.76x = 751.23 × 154.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.76x = 115,772.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,772.06/500.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.19

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