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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.35, 754.89 and 151.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.35, 754.89 and 151.88 is: 227.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.35 : 754.89 = 151.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.35/754.89 = 151.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.35x = 754.89 × 151.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.35x = 114,652.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,652.69/503.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.78

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