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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.81, 751.35 and 154.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.81, 751.35 and 154.16 is: 231.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.81 : 751.35 = 154.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.81/751.35 = 154.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.81x = 751.35 × 154.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.81x = 115,828.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,828.12/500.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.28

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