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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.14, 750.29 and 192.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.14, 750.29 and 192.02 is: 288.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.14 : 750.29 = 192.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.14/750.29 = 192.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.14x = 750.29 × 192.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.14x = 144,070.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,070.69/500.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.06

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