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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.99, 751.48 and 154.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.99, 751.48 and 154.31 is: 231.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.99 : 751.48 = 154.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.99/751.48 = 154.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.99x = 751.48 × 154.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.99x = 115,956.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,956.74/500.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.46

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