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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.71, 753.98 and 151.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.71, 753.98 and 151.31 is: 226.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.71 : 753.98 = 151.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.71/753.98 = 151.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.71x = 753.98 × 151.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.71x = 114,084.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,084.71/502.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.94

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