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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.08, 750.46 and 192.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.08, 750.46 and 192.19 is: 288.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.08 : 750.46 = 192.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.08/750.46 = 192.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.08x = 750.46 × 192.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.08x = 144,229.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,229.95/500.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.41

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