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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.07, 750 and 191.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.07, 750 and 191.92 is: 287.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.07 : 750 = 191.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.07/750 = 191.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.07x = 750 × 191.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.07x = 143,940
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,940/500.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.84

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