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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.51, 755.18 and 152.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.51, 755.18 and 152.11 is: 228.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.51 : 755.18 = 152.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.51/755.18 = 152.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.51x = 755.18 × 152.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.51x = 114,870.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,870.43/503.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.14

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