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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.08, 749.96 and 191.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.08, 749.96 and 191.70 is: 287.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.08 : 749.96 = 191.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.08/749.96 = 191.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.08x = 749.96 × 191.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.08x = 143,767.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,767.33/500.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.49

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