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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.13, 749.58 and 191.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.13, 749.58 and 191.79 is: 287.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.13 : 749.58 = 191.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.13/749.58 = 191.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.13x = 749.58 × 191.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.13x = 143,761.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,761.95/500.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.45

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