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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.28, 752.06 and 154.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.28, 752.06 and 154.64 is: 232.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.28 : 752.06 = 154.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.28/752.06 = 154.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.28x = 752.06 × 154.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.28x = 116,298.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,298.56/501.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.00

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