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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.92, 751.26 and 154.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.92, 751.26 and 154.18 is: 231.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.92 : 751.26 = 154.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.92/751.26 = 154.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.92x = 751.26 × 154.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.92x = 115,829.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,829.27/500.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.23

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