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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.19, 757.89 and 158.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.19, 757.89 and 158.50 is: 237.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.19 : 757.89 = 158.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.19/757.89 = 158.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.19x = 757.89 × 158.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.19x = 120,120.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,120.98/505.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.78

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