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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.14, 749.79 and 191.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.14, 749.79 and 191.82 is: 287.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.14 : 749.79 = 191.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.14/749.79 = 191.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.14x = 749.79 × 191.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.14x = 143,824.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,824.72/500.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.57

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