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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501, 751.38 and 154.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501, 751.38 and 154.24 is: 231.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501 : 751.38 = 154.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501/751.38 = 154.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501x = 751.38 × 154.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501x = 115,892.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,892.85/501
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.32

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