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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.14, 749.98 and 191.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.14, 749.98 and 191.77 is: 287.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.14 : 749.98 = 191.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.14/749.98 = 191.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.14x = 749.98 × 191.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.14x = 143,820.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,820.95/500.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.56

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