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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.41, 752.19 and 154.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.41, 752.19 and 154.67 is: 232.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.41 : 752.19 = 154.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.41/752.19 = 154.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.41x = 752.19 × 154.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.41x = 116,337.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,337.55/501.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.02

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