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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.30, 758.97 and 159.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.30, 758.97 and 159.39 is: 238.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.30 : 758.97 = 159.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.30/758.97 = 159.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.30x = 758.97 × 159.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.30x = 120,974.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,974.36/506.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.94

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