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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.39, 752.18 and 154.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.39, 752.18 and 154.78 is: 232.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.39 : 752.18 = 154.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.39/752.18 = 154.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.39x = 752.18 × 154.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.39x = 116,419.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,419.77/501.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.19

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