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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.13, 750.24 and 192.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.13, 750.24 and 192.06 is: 288.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.13 : 750.24 = 192.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.13/750.24 = 192.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.13x = 750.24 × 192.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.13x = 144,091.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,091.09/500.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.11

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