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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.20, 751.85 and 154.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.20, 751.85 and 154.54 is: 231.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.20 : 751.85 = 154.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.20/751.85 = 154.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.20x = 751.85 × 154.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.20x = 116,191.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,191.65/501.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.83

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