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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.12, 749.75 and 191.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.12, 749.75 and 191.75 is: 287.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.12 : 749.75 = 191.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.12/749.75 = 191.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.12x = 749.75 × 191.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.12x = 143,765.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,765.48/500.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.46

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