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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.87, 751.30 and 154.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.87, 751.30 and 154.20 is: 231.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.87 : 751.30 = 154.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.87/751.30 = 154.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.87x = 751.30 × 154.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.87x = 115,847.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,847.09/500.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.29

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