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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.77, 755.68 and 157.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.77, 755.68 and 157.14 is: 235.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.77 : 755.68 = 157.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.77/755.68 = 157.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.77x = 755.68 × 157.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.77x = 118,747.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,747.56/503.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.72

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