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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.07, 750.08 and 192.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.07, 750.08 and 192.07 is: 288.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.07 : 750.08 = 192.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.07/750.08 = 192.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.07x = 750.08 × 192.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.07x = 144,067.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,067.87/500.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.10

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